This 2014–2015 Global Food Policy Report is the fourth in an annual series that provides a comprehensive overview of major food policy developments and events. In this report, distinguished researchers, policymakers, and practitioners review what happened in food policy in 2014 at the global, regional, and national levels, and—supported by the latest knowledge and research—explain why. This year’s report is the first to also look forward a year, offering analysis of the potential opportunities and challenges that we will face in achieving food and nutrition security in 2015.
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Library ResourcePeer-reviewed publicationJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2015Western Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, South America, Africa, Asia
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchMay, 2020Uzbekistan
ABSTRACTED FROM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The 2017 to 2018 period in Uzbekistan gave rise to a feeling of relief among the population. With the death of the first president of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, in September 2016 and the election of Shavkat Mirziyoyev as new president in December 2016, the so-called post-Soviet transition period had come to an end. The new president managed to create a new image as the leader of the country and as a reformer.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchMay, 2020Tajikistan
ABSTRACTED FROM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In the period from 2017 to 2019, Tajikistan’s authoritarian retrenchment continued. Political institutions were monopolized by the elite after the destruction of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) in 2015, at the time the only viable political opposition party. The IRPT’s chairman went into exile, its remaining leaders were rounded up, and lawyers who acted on their behalf were also imprisoned for lengthy prison terms.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchJanuary, 2022Kazakhstan
In 2019, the long-awaited transition of presidential power from Nursultan Nazarbayev to his anointed successor Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev took place. However, Nazarbayev continues to wield power. Among his many positions is the chair-for-life of the National Security Council, a constitutional body that has effective veto power over key policy decisions.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2016Argentina, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, China, Cameroon, Algeria, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Senegal, South Sudan, Chad, Central Asia
It took scientists more than three decades to transform a perceived desertification crisis in the Sahel into a non-event. Looking beyond the Sahel, the chapters in this book provide case studies from around the world that examine the use and relevance of the desertification concept.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 2004Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia
This report analyzes the evolving water-management institutions and their performance of five core water management functions, in the context of the ongoing economic and agrarian reform in the Kyrgyz Republic. These core water-management functions are, operation of water systems, maintenance, resource mobilization, conflict resolution and organizational management. The report also identifies key issues and challenges that constrain effective stakeholder participation in water-resources management.
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Library ResourceConference Papers & ReportsDecember, 2007Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia
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Library ResourceLegislationRussia, Tajikistan, Asia, Central Asia
The Land Code makes provision for the regulation of "land relations" and its purpose is to secure rational use and protection of land, the protection of the environment, and "the equal development of all forms of economic activity in Tajikistan" (Preamble). Other laws regulating land relations may be enacted on the basis of this Code.Land is declared to be in exclusive ownership if the State in article 2.
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Library ResourceLegislationRussia, Tajikistan, Asia, Central Asia
The present Law establishes legal basis for land valuation and determines complexity in the process of carrying out land valuation. The Law consists of 2 chapters that contain 12 articles. Chapter 1 (arts. 1-6) lays down general provisions. Article 1 introduces the main concepts and terms of reference. Article 2 regards land valuation. Article 3 regards determination of cadastre zone. Article 4 specifies legislation on land valuation. Article 5 regards the object of valuation. Article 6 regards licensing of activity regarding land valuation. Chapter 2 (arts.
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Закон Республики Казахстан О государственной регистрации прав на недвижимое имущество и сделок с ним.
LegislationKazakhstan, Russia, Central AsiaThis Law establishes the purpose, obligations and legal grounds regarding the registration of immovable property and related transactions. The following rights to immovable property shall be subject to state registration: (a) ownership; (b) economic management; (c) operating management; (d) land tenure of at least one year; and (e) servitude for a period of no less than one year. The following pre-emptive rights shall not require mandatory state registration: (a) land tenure for a period less than one year; and (b) servitude for a period less than one year.
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