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Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation

… land rights xi 1. Flexibly allow for the full range of customs within a nation to be expressed and practiced while … "African ways", in reality the chiefs' powers and the "customs" being enforced were subject to the definition and … commercialisation of land. The stability of long-standing customs seems to be weakening in many places, and yet 40 …
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Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone

… property  rights,  choosing  instead  to  enforce  customs  which  may  undermine  … have  their  origin  in  poro20  laws,  native  rites  or  customs,  land  disputes,  including  … nd traditions (Section 29). Chiefs are the guardians of the customs  and  traditions  of  their  chiefdoms. While  they  …
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Improving governance of pastoral lands

… well adapted to these challenges and they have developed customs and rules governing the management and use of … who make sure that decisions are made according to Borana customs. The Abba Ella recruits assistance from within his … the right to manage these resources in line with their customs and to protect their livelihoods. This is consistent …
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Governing natural resources and the processes and institutions that affect them : North-West Frontier Province. Legislation.

… stream; and (iii) flowing water, which are not by law or customs property of any person; (51) “wasteland” means all … and exported timber the routes shall be the designated Customs Entry or Exit Points under the Custom Act, 1969(IV of … to move across property limit and which are not by law or customs property of any person; (f) “Section” means a section …
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Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security

… on written policies and laws, as well as on unwritten customs and practices. PREFACE v Tenure systems increasingly …
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Land and water - the rights interface

… users in the western United States. It originated in the customs of miners on the federal public lands who accorded …
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Responsible governance of tenure and the law - A guide for lawyers and other legal service providers

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Developing gender‐equitable legal frameworks for land tenure

… dispute  resolution  have remained embedded  in  local customs and practices. To avoid a situation where well‐ …
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Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments

… equipment and vehicles  from customs duties or exemptions  from profit tax  …
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