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Seminar suggests need for rigorous, transparent and independent research to ensure inclusive LSLAs
In a seminar organised in November 2015 by Mokoro, two experts who have recently returned from the field shared their insights about an agribusiness in Ghana and women’s legal claims to land in Tanzania.
Women Human Rights Defenders condemn harassment of Ms. Bimala Tamang of Nepal
Western Australia land tenure changes likely to impact property demand
By: Linda Rowley (property editor)
Date: February 10th 2016
Source: Beef Central
The scope for pastoral diversification in Western Australia’s Kimberley/Pilbara region has been limited by outdated land tenure laws that are now being overhauled by the WA state government. The new form of land tenure known as the ‘Rangelands Lease’ follows years of lobbying by pastoralists. (...)
Launch of the 2012 Social Institutions and Gender Index
India: Chhattisgarh govt cancels tribal rights over forest lands
By: Nitin Sethi
Date: February 18th 2016
Source: Business Standard
Forest Rights Act allows government to divert forest lands for other purposes only after prior consent of the tribals through gram sabhas
Article in Pragativadi : Indian Minister for Rural development opposes private mining in forest areas
An article to get a positive aspect, for once, on government policies and land rights. Jairam Ramesh, Minister for Rural developement in India, chooses to prioritise land and people development instead of private industries in Odisha.
Debate still rages over South Africa’s land reform
By: SABC
Date: February 24th 2016
Source: SABC News
South Africa's main house of Parliament took a first step on Tuesday towards enabling the state to make compulsory purchases of land to redress racial disparities in land ownership.
How Secure Land Rights Could Get Millions of Kids Back to School
Have a look at the following article, creating the link between land rights and access to education for all... This is another argument in favor of land reforms wherever needed! To read the article click on the link below.
Tanzania: Three Morogoro Region Districts to Benefit From Land Tenure Programme
By: Jimmy Lwangili
Date: March 4th 2016
Source: AllAfrica.com / Tanzania Daily News
Morogoro — Three districts in Morogoro Region will have their land surveyed in a bid to help people access title deeds and proper management of their land.
Surveying land and allocating it for various purposes will be done in Ulanga, Malinyi and Kilombero districts, through implementation of the Land Tenure Support Programme (LTSP) for Tanzania that kicked off in January 2015.
Botswana women allowed to inherit after High Court ruling overturns customary law
[via BBC News Africa] 12 October 2012- The Botswana High Court has overturned a customary law which prevented women from inheriting the family home. The judge ruled that the law contravened the constitution, which guarantees equality for men and women.
Edith Mmusi and her sisters have fought a five-year legal battle after their nephew said he was the rightful owner of their house. Correspondents say traditions which stop women from inheriting property exist in many African societies.
'Respect our culture'
Poverty, child marriage, violence decline when women own land: World Bank
Date: March 13th 2016
Source: DNA India
Can land rights for women drive down child marriage and domestic violence?
"Yes and more", says an international group of land and property rights specialists who are due in Washington this week to discuss how improved land management can reduce global poverty and foster development.
Indian land bill will be no remedy for land conflicts
Indian land bill no remedy for conflict: activists
(AFP) – 4 hours ago
NEW DELHI — India's land acquisition bill which the Congress-led government hopes to pass this week will only set the stage for more conflict, land rights groups said on Tuesday.
The government aims to present the bill in parliament after the cabinet approved the measure, which is seen as a crucial reform to increase infrastructure development and spur slowing economic growth.