Le Congo s’est engagé dans le processus de l’élaboration de son programme d’action national (PAN) de lutte contre la désertification par la définition des actions prioritaires.Conformément à l’article 10 de la CCD, le Programme d'Action National de Lutte contre la Désertification a pour objectif général d'identifier les facteurs qui contribuent à la désertification et les mesures concrètes à prendre pour lutter contre celle-ci et atténuer les effets de la sécheresse.

Insight: Notes from the Field is a response to this need, and with this publication, we aim to give practitioners a forum to share field level cases and lessons in Community Forestry (CF) or Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM).  In this edition of Notes from the Field, there are inspirational stories on Community Forestry in Thailand, development of Village Forest Councils in India, experiences on Public Hearing and Public Auditing in community user groups in Nepal, and how to improve buffer zone co-management in protected areas of Vietnam.

The Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific hosted the First Regional Community Forestry Forum for the Asia Region in Bangkok, Thailand, August 24 -26, 2005, providing a platform for senior level government delegates to discuss forestry policy frameworks and experiences from the region. Representatives from the governments of seven countries formed the principle group of participants, along with forestry and policy experts from a number of agencies working in the field of forestry in Asia.

How equitable are benefits and costs being shared in community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) programs? To what extent are the voices of marginalized groups shaping the design and implementation of community based resource management systems?

O tema do mercado de terras integra a agenda contemporânea das políticas agrárias, tanto no Brasil como em outros países. No caso brasileiro, decorre da história de ocupação do território e da própria formação social e econômica que produziram um quadro de ilegalidade, de instabilidade jurídica e de fragilidade institucional.

The constitution was promulgated by the President after 92.02% of voters approved it an a referendum.

The constitution was drafted by the Council of Representatives and approved by the Iraqi people in a referendum.

The constitution was approved by both the National Assembly and the National Liberation Council before being signed by the President.

The draft of the constitution was vetted by the people at Tinkhundla and Sibaya meetings before being approved by Parliament and signed by the President.

Summary:
"Wrong-headed agricultural and development policies, counter-insurgency activities, as well
as corruption and cronyism by the Burmese military regime, have all caused a dramatic
decrease in rice production and food security in southern Shan State over the past ten years.
The township of Mong Nai provides a good example of how food security, commonly defined
as the physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food at all times, has

This publication offers a fresh look at the theory and practice of modern water rights, from a comparative law angle. It sheds light on a number of key features of such rights, and contrasts these to traditional forms and kinds of water rights. It teases out and discusses the relevant problematique, including in particular that elicited the sale and leasing of water rights. Finally, a stock-taking and assessment of modern water rights systems impacts are volunteered. This publication complements two earlier issues featured in the FAO Legislative Studies series, i.e.

Door onderzoekers Wagegeningen UR is uitgebreid kennis genomen van de Nota Ruimte, de WRO2, de wijze van totstandkoming en de ontwikkelingen in de praktijk. Het is hen opgevallen dat de koerswijziging in een erg kleine kring is voorbereid en uitgewerkt. Vakdebatten zijn achterwege gebleven, er is niet of nauwelijks inspraak en er is in zeer beperkte mate geluisterd naar de buitenwereld. Daarom een oproep tot een vakdebat. In dit vakdebat zien ze belangrijke rollen voor universiteiten, Ruimtelijk Planbureau en beroepsverenigingen.