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Neil Sorensen joined the Land Portal as its Communications Specialist in October 2015. He has extensive experience leading communications for international organizations and developing relationships with civil society, donors, intergovernmental agencies, the media and the private sector. Previously, Neil worked for the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) as a Governing Bodies Officer and Strategic Adviser to the Secretary of IFAD. He has also led communications for three international organizations, including the International Land Coalition, the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). He holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) as well as a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in German and Sociology from St. Cloud State University.
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The theme, “recovery from disaster,” reflects New Zealand’s experience recovering from the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
New Online Platform on Indigenous and Community Territories to Help Secure Land Rights Worldwide
A broad partnership of indigenous coalitions and land rights and research organizations has launched LandMark, the first online, interactive global platform to map lands collectively held and used by Indigenous Peoples and communities. The platform was created to fill a critical gap in indigenous and community rights and make clear that these lands are not vacant, idle or available to outsiders.
Enabling legal frameworks for sustainable land use investments in Zambia: Legal assessment report
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) assessed the legal frameworks that govern land-use activities and investments in Zambia. The economy of Zambia relies significantly on land and natural resource capital. The Government of Zambia has identified land-use investments as essential to the development of key economic sectors energy, forestry, mining and agriculture. Land-use investments are increasing in Zambia, led by both foreign and domestic private investors.
CPLP Opens Public Consultation to Create Common Guidelines for the Promotion of Family Farming
The CPLP has initiated the creation of common draft guidelines to support Family Farming. These guidelines will identify priority issues and will support the Member States` effort to develop a sustainable agriculture to combat hunger and poverty efficiently. The Zero Draft is already available and the deadline for the public consultation (in Portuguese) is November 13.
Consultancy to prepare the production of a training module for journalists on investigating and reporting on corruption in the land sector with a focus on Sub-Sahara Africa
Application Closing Date - 15 Nov 2015
Job Start Date - As soon as possible
Duration - end December 2015
Location - remote
Transparency International (TI) is a global civil society organisation dedicated to tackling corruption in all its forms. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.
Consultant needed produce course module on corruption and urban planning with focus on Africa
Application Closing Date - 15 Nov 2015
Job Start Date - As soon as possible
Duration - until 31 May 2016
Location - remote
Transparency International (TI) is a global civil society organisation dedicated to tackling corruption in all its forms. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.
Consultant needed support data analysis and report-writing for baseline survey on Land and Corruption in Africa
Application Closing Date - 08 Nov 2015
Job Start Date - As soon as possible
Duration - 25 days
Location - Berlin/remote
Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.