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The Process of Changing the Brazilian Forestry Code

Ludmila Caminha B. — 2012-03-13T03:57:36Z

Since colonization, rural development in Brazil has been dominated by a hegemonic model of export plantations. By taking advantage of factors such as the over-exploitation of labor, [1] the illegal appropriation of public land, [2] and forest destruction, Brazil has become a leader in the global agricultural commodities trade, which has allowed it to maintain a positive trade balance. It has also achieved this position thanks to generous public support for certain forms of agriculture: (...) - Forest Governance in Brasil.

Guaranteeing access to water for farmers in developing countries

Jesse Rafert — 2012-03-07T12:05:14Z

Since the end of 2010, AGTER has been addressing questions of water governance through its participation in the Commission of Food and Agriculture (C2A) work group organized by Coordination Sud, an international federation of Non Governmental Organizations. Access to water for farmers. Note C2A. 2011. [en] On this page, you will find a note that AVSF, CCFD Terre-Solidaire and GRET, and AGTER wrote presenting our shared position on water governance for agriculture. It was originally (...) - 18. The water / Article du mois

Editorial. February 2d, 2012

Marta Fraticelli — 2012-02-12T08:26:29Z

Newsletter # 13 EN

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Relevance of Legal Pluralism Approach in Nicaragua. Two case studies : Access to land in UCOSD and NITLAPAN projects.

Pierre Merlet — 2011-12-12T07:38:11Z

Merlet, P. 2010. Legal pluralism. Two case studies in Nicaragua. [en] The weight of rural poverty and the very unequal distribution of land in Nicaragua mean that the issue of access to land is still a priority in development policies. In spite of several state policies during the last 30 years the problem has not been solved and, therefore, non governmental actors try to tackle the issue by implementing development intervention which aim is to bring access to land to the poor. The (...) - 3. Land Ownership or Bundles of rights

Main publications in various languages

2011-11-26T10:47:48Z

This page puts together AGTER's and AGTER members' main publications. More documents are available on the different pages of this website. 2012 Merlet, M. Investissement, mot magique, mot piège. (Version longue) [fr] French Investissement, mot magique mais mot piège. complete version Michel Merlet. 2012Short Version published by Inter-réseaux Développement Rural in the journal Grain de Sel # 57 4 p. 2011 French Hotspots of Land Tenure and Water Rights AGTER. 2011Thématic Report (...) - 5. Publications

Editorial. October 14th, 2011

Michel Merlet — 2011-10-19T05:13:31Z

Newsletter # 12 EN

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18. Collaboration on formal land policies: the missing link for West African land tenure systems? (Hubert Ouedraogo et Vincent Basserie)

2011-10-11T05:34:39Z

Ouedraogo H.; Basserie V.. 2011. Land Policies [en] Most francophone African states nationalised the colonial land tenure systems they inherited at Independence and then periodically adjusted them according to the situation in each country. Their citizens have yet to enjoy secure land rights, and there is still a yawning gap between the law and actual practice at both the lowest and highest levels. This paper argues that the challenge of securing tenure can only be met successfully by (...) - 1. Pedagogical Briefs on Land Issues in West Africa.

Editorial. August 8th, 2011

Mathieu Perdriault — 2011-08-07T22:00:00Z

Newsletter # 11 EN

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12. RT # 9. Can International Law contribute to a more equitable global society? Conference with Monique Chemillier-Gendreau

Jesse Rafert — 2011-08-06T13:18:11Z

Can International Law contribute to a more equitable global society? In many countries, large scale acquisition of land rights for agricultural purposes is problematic. Thus far, the international community has dealt with this phenomenon through voluntary measures. What impact can such measures have? Can the international system protect land users by guaranteeing respect for a certain number of universal rights and principles? These questions have been raised by the members of the (...) - 8. AGTER's Thematic Meetings / Video

106. RT # 16. The agrarian question in Ukraine: current issues and recent dynamics

2011-07-28T08:45:42Z

The agrarian question in Ukraine: current issues and recent dynamics This thematic meeting was held on Tuesday, November 30. It was presented by Hubert Cochet, professor at Agroparistech, Robert Levesque, Director of Terres d'Europe-Scafr, Clio Randimbivololona, Clément Jaubertie and Lenaïc Pardon, all three having realized studies on land management in Ukraine as part of their classes in Agroparistech. The interventions were articulated around the following points: 1. Duality of Ukrainian (...) - 8. AGTER's Thematic Meetings / Video, Article du mois