Voluntary guidelines on the governance of tenure at a glance
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November 2012
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FAODOCREP:5c338aa5-f468-53ae-80bb-006210429ec8
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10
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This guide provides an overview of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security. It describes the nature, purpose, contents and intended audience of the Guidelines. The guide explains what is meant by tenure and describes how improving the governance of tenure can serve to eradicate hunger and poverty and lead to the sustainable use of natural resources.
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