The relationships between patterns and processes lie at the core of modern landscape ecology. These dependences
can be quantified by using indices related to the patch-corridor-matrix model. This model conceptualizes
landscapes as planar mosaics consisting of discrete patches. On the other hand, relief variability is a key factor for
Covers achievements and weaknesses of local land tenure management system; the local land tenure management system in the context of decentralization.
Includes land registration: the favourite instrument of the colonial land reclamation policy; land registration in real contexts; need for alternative land tenure securing approaches.
Covers multiplicity and diversity of land conflicts; the formal conflict settlement and its limitations; definitions of alternative conflict management methods; key alternative conflict management methods; limitations of alternative conflict management mechanisms.
Analyzes land tenure dimensions of migrations in rural areas, especially accommodation and integration mechanisms, as well as emerging strategies. Highlights the local changes of which both natives and migrants are the main stakeholders.
Covers acknowledgement of an abusive use of the concept of vulnerability; linkages between the concept of vulnerable groups, land legislations and land tenure securing instruments.
La presente investigación analiza el conflicto y la identidad en la lucha por la tierra, desde la comprensión de las lógicas culturales frente a la tierra. Permitiendo entender las motivaciones simbólicas de cada grupo frente a la tierra y sobre todo valorar el hecho de que existen grupos para quienes la tierra tiene un valor más allá de lo económico y monetario.
Se hace un estudio sobre la Comisión de Formalización de la Propiedad Informal (Cofopri), su funcionamiento es estudiado a través de su estructura, diseño, naturaleza jurídica y propósito de creación. El programa de formalización que ejecutó es examinado mediante el análisis de diversos estudios que han evaluado sus resultados.
The animosity created during land contestations makes it impossible for widows, wives and mothers to peacefully settle land claims and use their land. The research evidence provides a platform to advocate for a transformative agenda to improve rural poor women’s access to and control over land and other natural resources.
This book explores the relationship between gender and land, the gendered implications of globalisation on social relations and resource control, and the workings of global capital. Its central focus is examination of globalisation and how the associated changes in land use and tenure affect rural women.
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The report covers activities and outcomes of various projects for enhancing women’s access to land and land titles in Kenya, Mozambique, Madagascar, Nairobi and in other areas of East and Southern Africa, as well as raising awareness about women’s land rights.