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Assessment of 6th draft of the National Land Use Policy (NLUP)

Reports & Research
August, 2015
Myanmar

This assessment is in response to the 6th draft of the NLUP, released in May
2015, following months of public and expert consultations. It outlines some
of the key positive and negative points of the new draft. The new draft NLUP
has taken on board many of the concerns and recommendations raised by
the public during the consultation process, and includes several key issues
that would greatly improve Myanmar’s land governance arrangements.
However, some serious concerns remain. As in our past responses to the

LAND DISPUTES RESOLUTION IN KENYA: A COMPARISON OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT AND THE LAND DIPSUTES TRIBUNAL

Reports & Research
August, 2015
Kenya

Until recently, the legal framework on land was marred by the existence of multiple land laws, some of which were incompatible. These laws, coupled with the rampant land injustices hampered efficacy in land ownership, management and administration of land. As a result, the Constitution of Kenya (CoK) has changed the laws on land and the dispute resolution institutions.

Land Policies, Land-based Development Programs and the Question of Minority Rights in Eastern Sri Lanka

Peer-reviewed publication
August, 2015
Sri Lanka

Land has been one of the major concerning factors in escalating disputes and conflicts between ethnic groups in Sri Lanka, including the violation of minority rights. This paper examines the impact of land policies and land-based development programs on the rights of ethnic minorities in eastern Sri Lanka by analyzing selected major policies and projects. The analysis is interpretive and descriptive in nature. Secondary literature was the primary source for the analysis.

Agriculture land resources and food security nexus in Punjab, Pakistan: an empirical ascertainment

Journal Articles & Books
Peer-reviewed publication
August, 2015
Pakistan

Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. It employs 45% of the labor force, contributes 21.4% to the gross domestic product and provides food to more than 180 million people of the country. The required plethoric resources to produce food correspondingly protect the population against food insecurity. This study explores the distribution of land resources, their ranking and relationships with food security in all districts of Punjab province of Pakistan. The Gini Coefficient and multiple linear regression were employed.

Política de Prevenção e Mediação de Conflitos, Pernambuco, Brasil

Manuals & Guidelines
August, 2015
Brazil

BOLETIM INTERNO Nº 001/15 - Conselho Estadual das Cidades ConCidades/PE, PROPOSIÇÃO Nº 01, DE 06 AGOSTO DE 2015: Propõe   Defensoria Pública do Estado de Pernambuco e ao Governo do Estado de Pernambuco a criação de Núcleos Especializados para Defesa em casos de Conflitos Fundiários e para proposição de ações de Regularização de Terras Urbanas e Ouvidorias Externas. PROPOSIÇÃO Nº 02, DE 06 DE AGOSTO DE 2015: Propõe ao Governo do Estado de Pernambuco através da Secretaria das Cidades instituir a Política Estadual de Prevenção e Mediação de Conflitos Fundiários Urbanos.

Del Notariado e instituye el Colegio Dominicano de Notarios N° 140-2015 – República Dominicana

Manuals & Guidelines
August, 2015
Dominican Republic

SUMILLA:  De orden público e interés social y tiene por objeto regular el notariado y la función de los notarios. RESUMEN: Tiene por objeto regular el notariado y la función de los notarios. . Los notarios están comprometidos con el fortalecimiento de la seguridad jurídica.

Land Governance Myanmar: Community Voices

Reports & Research
August, 2015
Myanmar

Abstract: "Land is the most vital natural resource in Myanmar it is essential to livelihoods, particularly for the most vulnerable. Seventy percent (70%) of Myanmar’s population rely on land and agriculture for their livelihoods. A long history of various governing structures in Myanmar has enabled the capture and control of land by colonial, government or elite powers to the detriment and neglect of smallholder and subsistence farmers. This has impacted negatively on vulnerable populations, significantly contributing to, and shaping the current occurrence of poverty.

Policy Brief: The Impact of Gendered Legal Rights to Land on the Prevalence and Nature of Intra- and Inter-Household Disputes

Policy Papers & Briefs
August, 2015
Rwanda

Before 1999, land rights in Rwanda were governed by three regimes: customary
(traditional) law, colonial laws still in effect, and laws enacted after independence. In each of
these, men were privileged in ownership and control of land whereas women were excluded
or had fewer rights.
The 1999 Succession Law restructured and harmonized land ownership in Rwanda,
superseding all prior legislation. A significant portion of these changes related to gender
equality. Equal rights to umunani (umunani or ascending partition is an act accomplished by

FINAL NATIONAL LAND POLICY OF SIERRA LEONE

Legislation & Policies
July, 2015
Sierra Leone

This report, alongside other relevant documents, served as sources of reference for the formulation of this Comprehensive National Land Policy for Sierra Leone, with various versions. The first version was prepared by the Technical Advisor for discussion and approval by the TWG and SCM. With support from UNDP, version I of this policy was evaluated by an International Consultant, Professor Sam Moyo, for international standards and best practices. Outcome of the evaluation was excellent, though with few comments, which led to the review of version

Tajikistan: Country Situation Assessment

Reports & Research
July, 2015
Tajikistan

ABSTRACTED FROM INTRODUCTION: 

The present Country Situation Analysis Report for Tajikistan is one of the key outputs of the PRISE inception phase (1 year). The main objective of the report is to summarise the current situation of

3 The overall program budget envelope is ca. 57 mln USD [Component 1: regional = ca. 20 mln, Component 2: national investment envelope = ca. 37 mln].

16 Tajikistan: Country situation assessment

Pasture Management in Georgia

Reports & Research
July, 2015
Georgia

A study was conducted with the goal of describing the current frame conditions of pasture use in Georgia and identifying the bottlenecks and obstacles that restrict the productivity of Georgian pastures and limit the income generated by Georgian farmers from pasture related agricultural activities. Whenever possible, findings were elaborated into concrete proposals for action, addressing the legislator, donors, or project implementers.