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Structural adjustment and Moroccan agriculture: an assessment of the reforms in the sugar and cereal sectors

December, 1991
Morocco
Northern Africa
Western Asia

This paper reviews the process of agricultural policy reforms in Morocco in the 1980's, with particular emphasis on the cereals and sugar sub-sectors. Agricultural policy is reviewed in historical perspective, to show that the liberalisation process which was proposed in the framework of structural adjustment reforms ran contrary to the agricultural development strategy followed by Morocco since Independence. The macro-economic performance of Morocco is examined. It shows that the origin of the economic policy reforms can be found in the necessity to seek balance of payment ssupport.

Land degradation assessment and prevention: selected case studies from the ESCWA region

December, 2006
Syrian Arab Republic
Egypt
United Arab Emirates
Jordan
Western Asia
Northern Africa

This report looks at possible ways for policy-makers and decision-takers to combat and/or prevent land degradation in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) region, both generally and specifically in the following countries: Egypt, Jordan, Syria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The cost of redistributive land reform in the Philippines: assessment of PD 27 and RA 6657 (CARL)

December, 2009
Philippines

This paper examines the cost of implementing redistributive land reform in the Philippines. Land redistribution has become the core feature of land reform in the country since 1972 with the approval of PD 27. The coverage of the program was expanded to all agricultural lands under RA 6657 or CARL of 1988. Consequently, funding for land reform increased significantly as government chose to fully subsidize land acquisition, distribution, and transfers. From 1972 to 2008, the cost to implement the program has been rising in real terms both in absolute and relative values.

Improving land sector governance in South Africa implementation of the land governance assessment framework

December, 2011
South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa

Land governance and administration are critical for achieving economic growth and development in any country. It is within this context that the World Bank introduced the Land Governance Assessment Framework (LGAF) for identifying specific areas for land reform while also providing a means for monitoring.

Agricultural sector assessment for St. Kitts and Nevis

January, 1983
Saint Kitts and Nevis

This study presents the findings of an agricultural assessment for St. Kitts and Nevis in 1983 funded by USAID.

It suggests that more intensive use of labour and land could occur if individuals or groups of individuals have more widespread and secure access to government controlled land. The paper recommends that a project be developed that assists several hundred people to become farm operators, through land purchase arrangements or long term land leases, on land that is government controlled.

Bringing the vertical dimension to the negotiating table: preliminary assessment of a conflict resolution case in the Philippines

December, 2001

This report shows how Participatory 3-D Modelling and other advanced geographic and cartographic techniques have helped in consensual solutions for land and resource tenure conflicts, based on an improved understanding and visualisation of territorial landmarks. It presents photos and detailed descriptions of a conflict resolution experience in the Phillipines.In remote, poorly served areas, community-based mapping methods can help in addressing boundary issues through the visualization of the landscape, associated land uses and settlement pattern.

Reframing the New Alliance Agenda: A Critical Assessment based on Insights from Tanzania

January, 2013
Tanzania
Sub-Saharan Africa

Through the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition, in 2013 G8 countries are seeking to mobilise the private sector and multi-national corporations to boost African agriculture. This new Future Agricultures / PLAAS briefing (pdf) looks at how African countries are engaging with the New Alliance. The authors argue that large-scale acquisitions of land for corporate agriculture, which may result from New Alliance projects, pose a serious challenge for local markets and smallholder farmers.

CARP institutional assessment in a Post-2008 transition scenario: implications for Land Administration and Management (LAM)

December, 2007
Philippines

The objective of this paper is to present the land administration and management (LAM) issues on CARP and determine the necessary institutional reforms on LAM in view of CARP expiration in 2008. The paper discussed the adverse effects brought about by weak land policy and poor land administration on attaining the objectives of CARP.

Legitimate land tenure and property rights: fostering compliance and development outcomes Rapid Evidence Assessment

December, 2014

Growing populations and economic change resulting from globalisation and climate change are increasing pressure on land, particularly in urbanising countries. This exposes many of those occupying and using land, particularly the poor and women, to risks resulting from tenure insecurity. Customary practices in land management are giving way to market-based statutory systems of land tenure.

The Batwa and the Hadzabe: an NCA-assessment

December, 2001
Tanzania
Rwanda
Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper uses a human rights approach to look at the livelihoods of the Batwa of Rwanda and the Hadzabe of Tanzania. It looks at the problems related to the denial of their rights in areas of land, water, education and health care, and makes recommendations to NCA for further support.Findings include: Landlessness is a main problem Gaining education is critical for adults and children. Mobile education is needed for the ‘mobile people’ of Hadzabe Income generation is essential. Tourist related work is a possibility for Hadzabe.

Assessment of the impacts and adaptive capacity of the Machobane farming system to climate change in Lesotho

December, 2011
Lesotho
Sub-Saharan Africa

Agriculture remains a major source of income for more than 80 per cent of the rural population in Lesotho, although the country's arable land is only about nine per cent of the total land area. Moreover, the rural economy has been declining due to poor land and water resources management, unsustainable farming practices and unpredictable weather conditions. Communities living on marginal lands whose livelihoods depend on natural recourses are among the most vulnerable to climate change.