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Israel Bionyi is a Communication and Media Specialist. Award winning communications specialist and respected former journalist with strong passion for the planet. Double Masters in Communications, Media and PR from the Universities of Leicester and Douala. Over 6 years of experience in international development and journalism, where he supports women’s land rights, builds the capacity of Island states to fight climate change, and engages African institutions on energy and climate. Founded Development Media for Africa, an initiative that works to help reduce poverty and support people in understanding their rights across Africa. He is Deputy Editor for the African Conservation Telegraph and a member of the International League of Conservation Writers. Won several awards for his work in media and development, including the UN Media for Social Impact Leadership Council Award 2018, the Science Media Award & Summit Fellowship, the African Development Bank Energy and Climate Fellowship, and the Haller Development Journalism Award.
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Les inégalités foncières s’aggravent en Afrique
- Le phénomène d’accaparement des terres est en réalité 41 % plus grave que ce qui a jusque-là été rapporté
- 10 % des gros propriétaires fonciers ont 60 % des terres et 50 % des petits propriétaires n’en ont que 3%
- Le rapport prescrit de protéger les droits coutumiers, de reconnaître les droits fonciers des femmes, etc.
Un rapport de l’International Land Coalition indique que
How Covid-19 is Affecting Land Rights in Africa
Platforms struggle to support communities to secure their land rights and develop agriculture
When the new coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived Africa in January 2020, governments announced draconian measures to contain its spread, including restricting movement and association.