The APRM and land reforms in Africa : enhancing good governance in land management : final draft paper
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is a mutually agreed instrument established in 2003 by the African Union in the framework of the implementation of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). The objective of the APRM is to foster the adoption of policies, standards and practices that lead to political stability, high economic growth, sustainable development and accelerated regional and continental integration.
An assessment of the dominant soil degration processes in the Ethiopian highlands - their impacts and hazards
It soon became apparent that soil degradation in the Ethiopian Highlands may be posing a threat not only in terms of the physical loss of soils, but also in terms of deteriorating, soil chemical fertility. This study has therefore emphasized both the physical and chemical deterioration of soils due to degradation.
ECA, AfDB and AUC pledge more support for African countries at land conference
Consultative workshops on land policy in Africa : Key massages and recommendations
The aim of this initiative is to help the States to re-think their land policies in line with their national realities, and to ensure that they are effectively and efficiently implemented. The current issues involving new land policies in Africa include consolidation of peace, sustainable use of natural resources, promotion of economic growth and poverty reduction.
Land governance key to Africa's transformation, says Hamdok at opening of land policy conference
Land ownership versus development in the era of globalisation: a trajectory of conflict and wealth accumulation in Southern Nigeria
This study investigates the attendant effect of unregulated land acquisition by governments and investment partners, forceful dispossession and displacement of individuals and communities in the era of globalisation and wealth creation by increasingly capitalist regimes in southern Nigeria. The investigation of the trajectory of wealth and conflict resulting from this phenomenon is the key focus of this research.
Vegetation cover and land use map of Africa based on satellite remote sensing
The rate of degradation and depletion of natural resources in Africa has been accelerated as a result of the increasing population pressure. The lack of reliable quantitative and qualitative information on vegetation cover and land use at national and regional levels has been the major limiting factor in development planning, sustainable management of agriculture and forestry resources, the food security early warning systems, environmental monitoring as well as in biodiversity assessment and protection.
Le plaidoyer pour le foncier en Afrique : les réseaux et coalitions sont indispensables
Production of a technical compendium on the milling baking and utililzation of composite flours: project submission data for bilateral technical cooperation arrangements with the Netherlands Government
The objective of this paper is to highlight the experiences, recopies, know-how, technology and equipment in composite flour production and utilization with reference to its economies.
Unprecedented support to capacity development for land governance in Africa
Report on FAO/ECA Center on land policies in East and Central Africa : Kenya and Uganda, October 1960
This paper focuses on the report on FAO/ECA center on land policies in East and Central Africa. It included the lectures by outstanding experts on important economic issues, agricultural development, agricultural credit, cooperatives and community development as well as discussions, country reports and the exchange of views, information and experience by the participants through study groups.