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Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone
… United Nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or … investment for the nation’s development. This … in providing legal aid and empowerment services to rural communities. … which formally recognized paralegals as providers of legal aid services. …
Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… lawmaking and implementation by Rachael S. Knight for the Development Law Service FAO Legal Office TABLE OF CONTENTS … to tenure insecurity, which in turn can hamper human development, mire people in poverty and contribute to food … procedures for village hearings; compensation to be aid in exchange for village land; the procedures for joint …
Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers
… that promotes protected areas conservation and community development through technical, educational and financial … Forum on Indigenous Issues Division of Social Policy and Development Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United … to enhance and promote biodiversity at the local level and aid in maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, the …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… United Nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city … of the Investment Centre Division (TCI) and the Development Law Branch (LEGN) saw it through to … including safety nets and international food aid in emergency situations as well as development …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… sustainably managing resources.6 They describe sustainable development as the goal, with customary principles of natural … P. et al. The Role of Customary Law in Sustainable Development, pp. 1-12. New York: Cambridge University Press. … and of persons in need of interpretation or translation aid owing to disability shall be guaranteed by an Act. …
Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy
… Rights IIED International Institute for Environment and Development ILC Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities ILO … The next twelve months is an important period in the development of international environmental law that will have … development and traditional authority. With the aid of GIS and GPS technologies (which may involve provision …