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Women and Farmland for Food Security
[via Daily Observer/AllAfrica] Ganjul, October 16, 2012- Women's fundamental contributions in their households, food production systems and national economies are increasingly acknowledged, within Africa and by the international community. This is due, in no small part, to women's own energetic efforts to organise, articulate their concerns and make their voices heard. At both grassroots and national levels, more women's associations have been formed, taking advantage of the new political openings to assert their leadership roles.
Grounds for Hope
After the historical signature of agreements as a result of the Jan Satyagraha March in India, lots of press articles came out at global level. This is a great sign of hope and results, although we need to stay cautious and keep the pressure on. More information in the article below.
Portrait en français de Rajagopal PV
Pour en savoir plus sur PV Rajagopal, le fondateur et leader du mouvement social indien Ekta Parishad, qui vient de mener la grande marche pour la justice Jan Satyagraha, n'hésitez pas à jeter un oeil au lien suivant sur la radio France Culture : http://www.franceculture.fr/emission-trait-pour-trait-portrait-d%E2%80%9...
Call for Governance Proposals- 'Triangulating Property Rights: Governing Access to Essential Goods'
The Center on Global Legal Transformation at Columbia University is launching a call for proposals by junior researchers on governing scarce, essential goods. The research project is coordinated by Prof. Katharina Pistor, the Director of the Center on Global Legal Transformation, and Prof. Olivier De Schutter, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food.
Observatory brochures in English, Spanish and French
November 12, 2012
Please find below the Land Observatory leaflet in English, French and Spanish for sharing with partners and interested individuals and groups.
S'il vous plaît trouver ci-dessous la brochure Observatoire du Foncier en anglais, français et espagnol pour les partager avec les partenaires et les
Abajo encontrará el folleto Observatorio de la Tierra en Inglés, francés y español para compartir con los contrapartes y las personas y grupos interesados.
New press release - follow up after Jan Satyagraha
Please find attached our new press release to keep informed about the ongoing progress of the agreements signed between the Government of India and the marchers of Jan Satyagraha on October 11th in India. (document available to download in english and french)
East Africa: Urban Housing Crisis, a Huge Investment Opportunity
All five countries in the East African Community (EAC) are living with huge urban housing deficits that need to be sorted as soon as possible. It's a problem for urban planners and governments yet at the same time, presents huge investment opportunities for property developers.If investors grab the opportunity, banks will sell mortgage products, but government intervention is needed in the form of public-private partnerships to make this possible.
In India gandhian non-violence shows it power
A long and detailed article by Magda Fahsi relating the steps of the Jan Satyagraha 2012 March for Justice to the signature of the agreements on October 11th. Read in full details below.
MAKING RANGELANDS SECURE IN EAST AND HORN OF AFRICA
This is the second Bulletin from the learning initiative: Making Rangelands Secure. The initiative is led by ILC, with partners IFAD, Procasur, RECONCILE and WISP (World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism). The Initiative seeks to identify and communicate good practice on making rangelands secure for local rangeland users. This is becoming increasingly challenging as different actors compete for land and resources, and new pressures grow.