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Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world

… of customary law, stating that the common law and equity of England are only adopted so long as they are not … law is superior to imported colonial common law and equity.259 County Planning Commission) 903 P.2d 1246 (1995); … common law, the rules generally known as the doctrines of equity and the rules of customary law including those …
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Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation

… attracting sustainable investments, improving gender equity and recognizing indigenous, customary and community … it to be held accountable to standards of sustainability, equity, and the protection of the rights of vulnerable … land and natural resources, allowing for flexibility and equity; Increase and promote intra-community and …
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Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments

… n described in the VGGT: human dignity, non‐discrimination, equity and  justice,  … determine  the  extent  to  which  they  encourage  local  equity  participation  and  prevent  speculation  or  … nd financial capacity and the scope of local involvement in equity,  …
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Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas

… vs. conservation and sustainable use – as well as of equity. 5 7 C u s t o m a ry Laws Governing Natural Resource … way as statutory law – with the exception of the focus on equity in distribution of benefits. These results suggest … and consensus- building. Harmonization in the sense of equity would undoubtedly be the most difficult issue to …
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Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers

… Full and effective participation also involves gender equity and the inclusion of Elders and youth. Certain bodies, … protocols include the principle of good faith, and equity, self-determination, other customary 28Community … Several of these concerns relate to the rights and equity of ILCs and other forest-dwelling communities. For …
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Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone

… non‐discrimination,  gender  equality,  fairness,  equity,  transparency, timeliness and effectiveness  …
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Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy

… Element 2, which is premised on governance, participation, equity, and benefit-sharing. 4 In turn, the CBD Programme of …
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