In Mali, land and natural resources are central to economies and societies. The livelihoods of most rural people are based on these resources.
Land conflicts often have extensive negative effects on economic, social, spatial and ecological development.
Recent years have witnessed a rapid and accelerating expansion of bioethanol and biodiesel production.
This paper outlines Sida's position on natural resource tenure and provides guidance for activities where tenure issues are at stake.
Since the 1990s land reform has received major emphasis in development policy frameworks in Africa.
Large-scale land acquisitions or leases, also referred to as 'land grabs', have multiplied in the wake of the food, energy and financial crisis.
This resource book was compiled and drafted by David Archer, with support from an evolving editorial team which included: Anne Jellema, Biranchi Upadhyaya, Birte Hald, Ennie Chipembere, E
The Millennium Challenge Corporation was founded with a focused mandate to reduce poverty through economic growth.
