Investments in water have played a critical role in promoting socio-economic development in rural Asia. Sustainable management of water resources remains a prerequisite for development and reducing poverty and hunger. Water is a key factor affecting agricultural production and reduction of rural…
The agricultural economics literature provides various estimates of the number of farms and small farms in the world. This paper is an effort to provide a more complete and up to date as well as carefully documented estimate of the total number of farms in the world, as well as by region and…
Këto udhëzime janë instrumenti i parë i gjithanshëm botëror për të drejtat mbi burimet dhe administrimin e tyre që është përgatitur me negociata ndërqeveritare. Udhëzimet parashtrojnë parimet dhe standardet e pranuara botërisht të praktikave të përgjegjshme për përdorimin dhe mbajtjen në…
This thematic study explores the links between the right to food and natural resources governance. It covers a range of issues of which access to resources and assets, land, water, and the recommendation to protect ecological sustainability for sustainable management of natural resources are…
This publication presents the outcome of the twenty-fifth session of the Asia and Pacific Commission on Agricultural Statistics (APCAS) held in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic from 18 to 21 February 2014. Attended by 87 participants, including 64 delegates from 19 APCAS member…
Right to Food Handbooks 7. This handbook provides practical information and tools for conducting a right to food assessment as a first step in a strategy to ensure this right and to take the appropriate measures accordingly with the obligation of progressive realization of this right. The…
Manuel pratique sur le droit à l’alimentation 7. Ce manuel fournit des informations pratiques et des outils utiles à la réalisation de l’évaluation du droit à l'alimentation, première étape d’une stratégie qui facilitera la prise de mesures pertinentes pour répondre à l'obligation de…
In order to face the challenge of mass migration and displacement as a result of the effects of
climate change, it is essential that Bangladesh is adequately prepared so that the vast majority of those displaced will be supported with adequate resettlement and rehabilitation schemes,…
This report explores in detail the many legal, social, historical, political, economic and other factors involved in the land acquisition process in Bangladesh. The report also examines how land across Bangladesh can most easily, affordably and fairly be acquired and accessed by civil society…
This report explores in detail the many legal, social, historical, political, economic and other factors involved in the land acquisition process in Bangladesh. The report also examines how land across Bangladesh can most easily, affordably and fairly be acquired and accessed by civil society…
Generally, the landless people are facing with tremendous struggle to depend and realize their inherent rights on their land. They suffered worst forms of legal and human rights violations and abuses. Many of them including the leaders were imprisoned for no valid complaints and without…