LEADING THE OPEN DATA REVOLUTION: LAND PORTAL AND OPEN DATA CHARTER PUBLISH OPEN UP GUIDE ON LAND GOVERNANCE
19 May 2021 (GLOBAL) — The Land Portal and Open Data Charter are launching the Open Up Guide on Land Governance, the latest addition to a lauded series of practical guides for governments to address key policy changes. This launch comes as part of the Open Gov Week (OGW), an annual call-to-action to transform the way governments serve their citizens.
Webinar: Women and Land Rights
On February 14th we will examine the most effective strategies to combat women’s diminishing land rights within communities.
Individual titling is the most commonly accepted strategy for protecting women’s land rights, but it it is not without its problems. It can lead to increased domestic violence or result in women being run off their land. The webinar's guest presenters -- Rachael Knight of Namati and Judy Adoko of Land and Equity Movement of Uganda (LEMU) -- suggest a more effective strategy.
Turning cities’ focus back to land-based finance
Last month, the South African Independent Electoral Commission announced in frustration that it needs USD 22.9 million to collect addresses ahead of a court-mandated deadline, a problem compounded by the fact that most townships don’t have well-marked street names.
How do international development projects affect property values?
When looking to buy a home or other property in the U.S., location is typically at the top of the list—many buyers value properties with access to amenities like schools, parks, and an easy commute. But is that value shared by home buyers in developing countries? University of Illinois economist Hope Michelson looked at property transactions in Kenya near what she assumed would be a highly desirable location and found the real estate mantra, "location, location, location," wasn't necessarily the guiding principle there.
Rights Campaigners: Mining Projects, Big Plantations Mean Bolivia's Drought Hurts More
Water shortages caused by Bolivia's worst drought in 25 years have been exacerbated by booming population growth in cities, poor infrastructure and the impact of big agricultural plantations and mining projects, campaigners say.
Bolivia declared a national state of emergency last week as a prolonged drought has decimated crop harvests and cattle, affecting more than 177,000 families across the country.
Bahamas: 21% Of Households Can’T Afford Homes
By: Neil Hartnell
Date: April 7th 2016
Source: Tribune 242
The Government has known for 15 years that land and construction costs would outpace salary/income levels, making home ownership increasingly unaffordable for a growing number of Bahamian households.
Cambodia: Labour shortages as farmers cash in on rising land prices
By: Catherine Harry
Date: January 28th 2016
Source: Phnom Penh Post
As Cambodia slowly shifts away from labour-intensive agriculture, mechanised farming needs to take hold to sustain productivity.