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Lay of the land : improving land governance to stop land grabs


Document type: report
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Abstract: Large-scale land acquisitions by investors, which are often called ‘land grabs’, can deprive rural women and communities of their livelihoods and land, increasing their food insecurity. This report argues that the current rise in land grabbing needs to be urgently addressed, and focuses on the actions that developing countries can take to mitigate land grabs through strengthening national land governance so that it is transparent, is accountable and protects communities’ rights.
Authors: Crabtree-Condor, I. , Casey, L.
Category: General
Keywords: communities , property rights , rural development , women
Language: eng
Organization: ActionAid Nederland
PAGE: 94
Place: The Hague
Publisher: ActionAid Nederland
Year: 2012
Region: Africa , Asia
Right: © 2012 ActionAid Nederland
Subject: Agriculture and Rural Development
Title: Lay of the land : improving land governance to stop land grabs