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Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone
… systematize, organize and improve dispute resolution mechanisms. It feeds into the overall … In Sierra Leone, the structure of dispute resolution mechanisms follows the dualistic tenure … been endorsed and is being implemented by Sierra Leone. Dispute resolution or GRMs are important components …
Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… land administration, management, record-keeping, and land dispute resolution. It also makes customarily-held land … conditions. 3. Establish administrative processes and dispute resolution mechanisms that are simple, clear, … land rights 3.4 Natural resource management 3.5 Dispute settlement and governance 3.5.1 Appeals of land board …
Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas
… headmen and notables from both parties resolved the dispute. In the Settled and Rajgiri Areas, decisions made by … for his services. The jasteros spent most of their time in dispute resolution. Disputes were placed before a general … of Zulfiqar colony is stopped because this is a recent settlement without traditional rights. In this period, the …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… below, Madagascar’s constitution recognises a customary dispute resolution body.51 Instead of providing for separate … the need for courts and tribunals to consider traditional dispute resolution mechanisms.65 Madagascar’s constitution … to independence, and that provides for extra-judicial settlement of disputes over the ownership of customary …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… Are there effective grievance and dispute resolution mechanisms and remedies, as well as the … forms of dispute settlement exist, they … the WTO provides for a state‐to‐state dispute settlement mechanism, whereby a challenge to a … or promote grant schemes to provide seed money, land or settlement grants to encourage and support agricultural …
Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers
… principle of collective custodianship is also relevant for dispute resolution processes. Many issues affecting ILCs are … in national legislation. Therefore, any customary dispute resolution procedure for managing and enforcing the …
Review of Statutory and Customary Law in the Xe Champhone Ramsar Site, LAO PDR - Implications for a rights-based approach to conservation
… authorities. Most villages already have their own internal dispute resolution mechanisms that accommodate the … issues that will need to be taken into account include: Dispute resolution – Keeping in mind the statement from the … at the beginning of this section, creating new statutory dispute resolution mechanisms is not recommended. It will be …