The purpose of this study is twofold. On one hand, the objective is to assess the impact of new and more complex contracting schemes, as opposed to traditional marketing channels, on small farmers’ welfare. On the other hand, the study explores which may be the critical factors that determine the small farmers’ participation in these institutional arrangements. In this context, two critical factors are stressed. The first one has to do with access to credit and the second one is the size of the agricultural plot.

Cambodia has experienced rapid economic growth over the last decade. Cambodian gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an average annual rate of over eight percent between 2000 and 2010 and over seven percent since 2011. The tourism, garment, construction & real estate, and agriculture sectors accounted for the bulk of growth. The percentage of the population living in poverty also decreased to approximately 17.7 percent in 2012, the latest figures available. GDP per capita increased to an estimated USD 1,130 in 2014.

A factsheet showing key administrative and investment statistics of Kratie province including a geographical location and road network map of the province and information about ELC, SEZ and other investments.

An independent investigative report on the impact of investment of Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Vietnam Rubber Group and two International Financiers (IFC and Deutsche Bank) on local livelihoods, land rights and environment in the project areas in Cambodia and Lao. It includes a map showing all known ELCs allocated in Cambodia as of 2013 as well as a map showing all known concessions and land leases across Laos.

A factsheet showing key administrative and investment statistics of the Svay Rieng province including a geographical location and road network map of the province and information about ELC, SEZ and other investments.

Cambodia Trade Integration Strategy 2014-2018 (CTIS 2014-2018) is the country’s third generation trade integration strategy. The document focuses on 20 strategic outcomes. These address specific challenges at the market access and business environment level, at the value chain level, at the labor market and skill level, as well as in the management and deployment of technical assistance resources and focus on areas where reforms and institutional development are needed.

This paper presents an analysis of an environmental conflict that arose in a Thai industrial zone. The authors analyse state policies to resolve the conflict, and draw lessons for other industrializing nations adopting industrial zone models. The study revealed that a root cause of the conflict was violation of land-use planning regulations and expansion of the industrial zone into community areas. Through legal action, civil society successfully forced the state and industries to halt unplanned expansion.

Presentación Silvia Mejía, ONU-Habitat México, durante la Reunión de Expertos en Gobernanza Reponsable del Suelo y Seguridad de Tenencia en América Latina y Caribe, realizada en San José, Costa Rica, Julio 2016. México: conceptualización y prácticas desde los diversos sectores

Presentation by Anne Myers, Habitat for Humanity International, during the Experts Group Meeting on Responsible Land Governance and Security of Tenure in Latin America and Caribbean. Title of presentation: Solid Ground - a global advocacy campaign of Habitat for Humanity

Un resumen de experiencias prometedoras en materia de vivienda adecuada y asentamientos humanos en América Latina y el Caribe. Dichas experiencias fueron seleccionadas por medio de un Comité Calificador, compuesto por representantes de las instituciones organizadoras del Foro Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Vivienda Adecuada, a partir de más de 70 concursantes.

Proyecto de Nueva Agenda Urbana - Borrador Surabaya Traducido al Español por Habitat para la Humanidad Internacional Región América Latina y Caribe

Presentation by Robin Rajack, IDB Urban Land Governance and Tenure Security through the eyes of International Development Banks