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NEWS: Land Portal welcomes 2024 World Bank Land Conference materials into the Land Library

NEWS: Land Portal welcomes 2024 World Bank Land Conference materials into the Land Library
04 December 2024

December 3, 2024 — At the Land Portal, we are committed to advancing the accessibility and long-term sustainability of knowledge on land governance. The World Bank Land Conference is one of the premier venues for knowledge exchange on land, and we were thrilled when the organizers requested our support in making the 2024 conference session materials available to the public in our Land Library, which now hosts over 73,000 publications on land governance. 

 

African Land and Environment Digest October-November 2024

African Land and Environment Digest October-November 2024

Rick de Satge

Knowledgebase.land compiles a bimonthly news round up focusing on African land related news. The articles reviewed below are a taster of what you can access via the website. We provide a selection of carefully curated links to a wide range of publications reporting on the important issues of the day. In this issue we focus on continental developments as well as links to key news stories from South Africa and Namibia.

Understanding Institutional Access, Strengthening, and Coordination for Land Dispute Resolution

Reports & Research
November, 2024
Global

Considering the challenges of conflict management, mediation, and dispute resolution in numerous countries, several LAND-at-scale (LAS) interventions aim to strengthen and improve access to institutions of dispute resolution. Recent LAS interventions build on previous efforts since 2002 by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen land tenure security, increasingly recognising durable and equitable solutions, especially for marginalised people.

Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development: Five-Year National Development Plan

Liberia
The document titled "Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development: Five-Year National Development Plan" encompasses comprehensive five-year development plans, mid-term reviews, and other pertinent updates. These resources are crucial for understanding the strategies and measures proposed to enhance land governance and secure land tenure, particularly for the economically disadvantaged. The document's relevance to land rights advocacy is underscored by its focus on pro-poor policies and sustainable development.

Annual budget

Liberia
The document titled "Annual Budget" provides a detailed overview of the yearly financial plans related to land governance and land tenure security. These annual budgets are crucial for understanding the allocation of resources and funding towards ensuring fair land rights and secure land tenure.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Liberia
The Consolidated Final Report by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Liberia offers an in-depth analysis of the root causes of Liberia's conflicts from 1822 to 2003. This report sheds light on the historical precursors to the Liberian conflict, the development of socio-political inequalities, and the influence of these factors on the country's history of violence. It also scrutinizes the roles of women and children in the conflict, detailing their experiences as both culprits and victims.

So who owns the Forest?

Liberia
"So Who Owns the Forest: An Investigation into Forest Ownership and Customary Land Rights in Liberia" is a comprehensive study by Liz Alden Wily, a land tenure specialist with over 30 years of experience in agrarian states. This study, conducted under the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) and FERN, delves into the complex issue of forest ownership and land rights in Liberia. The aim of the study is to transform decision-making processes related to natural resources and promote the equitable sharing of benefits derived from natural resource exploitation in Liberia.