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Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone
… to themselves powers that have been vested in local courts. They are allowed by law to … to them from the district level (Section 20(2)(h), Local Government Act 2004). While the Local Government Act of 2004 did not envisage the …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… example, some large‐scale investments may threaten local livelihoods and marginalize smallholders or lead … function in the areas of legislation, policy, public administration, and provision of public goods. States … foreign investors and to the detriment of smallholders and local communities (Smaller et al., 2014). A key challenge …
Manual for the National Focal Points for CMS and its Instruments
… 3 Functions relating to administration, Finance and communication … • What role do national legislation and national and local institutions play in reducing threats to migratory … private sector, representatives of indigenous peoples and local communities, or NFPs of other relevant multilateral …
Natural Resource Governance. Trainers' Manual
… sustainable development by strengthening the capacity of local organisations. SNV helps alleviate poverty by focusing … of law -– are at the heart of the efforts being made at local, national, bilateral and multilateral levels to ensure … referring to Turner, M. and Hulme, D. 1997. Governance, Administration and Development: Making the State Work. …
Integration of groundwater management into transboundary basin organizations in Africa - Training manual
… in the more arid parts of the continent, where the local population is highly dependent on groundwater as their … stakeholders in regional basin organizations, national and local governments, civil society and businesses. Tamiru Abiye … to justify comprehensive groundwater resource planning and administration. Social importance in rural water supply makes …
The Green Customs Guide to Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… of a computer-based, self-training programme on CD-ROM. Local agencies should contact the headquarters of their … issues its own import-export licence as mandated by its local regulations. Customs authorities should therefore … and reporting. The NOU, ODS licensing agencies and Customs administration usually collaborate on the collection of data. …
Statutes, including rules of procedures of the World Conservation Congress, and Regulations
… life-support processes at global, regional, national and local levels; (c) promotes enhanced cooperation between its … political dimensions, at global, regional, national and local levels; (f) develops expert networks and information … entity of high standing; and (iv) be autonomous in administration and governance. 6. International …
Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 2012
… for increasing the resilience of corals, at least in local situations, in order to buy more time in the hope that … Wolf. In both cases these plans were developed with the local communities and, critically, endorsed by the … China, in close collaboration the Chinese State Forestry Administration. From this a number of new initiatives are …