Reflections for the Smarter Designs of Land Administration Reforms Webinar
The LEI led webinar for ‘’Smarter Designs of Land Administration Reforms’’ we hope is a starting point for further consideration on drawing on political economy approaches in an economics and technically driven design environment for land reform. The panel acknowledged that while land administration reform interventions often draw on a library of templated best practices; […]
Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems through Transformative Land Investments in Africa and Asia
Large-scale land investments across Africa and Asia have often caused repercussions to food security and supply issues. They have often compromised the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, exacerbated land tenure conflicts and caused environmental degradation. Addressing investment practices – through inclusive business and sustainable agroecology – has the potential to achieve more sustainable food systems and […]
PSP Assists Papua Province to develop a REDD+ Strategy and Action Plan
It creates a financial value for forest carbon, incentivising forest protection rather than forest destruction. This is critical given the mitigation potential of REDD+ is in the realm of 5 gigatons of carbon per year, coming behind only the energy sector in terms of mitigation potential. Indonesia released its REDD+ National Strategy in 2012, with supporting […]
21 years of LEI’s Leadership, Design, Implementation and Monitoring of Land Projects
LEI was established in 2001 with a goal of being inspirational in developing outcomes for its clients and stakeholders in the land sector, our motto being “sustainable development from the ground up”. We are proud that LEI has crossed a milestone in our history, celebrating 21 years of operation. We have maintained long relationships in […]
Tenure responsive planning in Nauru
“I forgive you if you have never heard of my country… but you will not forgive yourselves if you ignore our story.” So wrote former President of Nauru, Marcus Stephen, in a New York Times op ed dated 19 July 2011.
Together, we can all #breakthebias – on International Women’s Day (IWD) and beyond
Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field. Are you in? Will you actively call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping each time you see it? Will you help break the bias? Cross your arms to show solidarity. https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ Text […]
An interview with Stella: land rights professional and activist with LANDnet Uganda.
Recently, we virtually “met up” with Stella Rose Akutui, the Capacity Building and Networking Officer with LANDnet. Stella has been one of many amazing Ugandan women driving the women’s land rights agenda – we celebrate her achievements and the avenues around which Uganda is leading the thinking and action on land rights in Africa. Can […]
Seeds for Growth on the Indigenous side of ‘the gap’: creating the Allodial Land Use Registry
Earlier in 2020, Alex Wymarra, the Director of Treaty Council and First Nation Gudang-Yadhaykenu clan, approached Land Equity International (LEI) seeking technical assistance for the development of the Allodial Land Use Registry (ALUR), an Indigenous mapping and permit initiative for first nations people on the great southern land. With an extensive history of facilitating equitable […]
Rights for Forest Dwellers: Some Answers in the 2017 Vietnam Forestry Law
Between 2001-2018, Vietnam lost 25% of its forested area, equivalent to over 2.5 million hectares. A 2004 law sought to focus efforts on reforestation and protection; however, it had major shortcomings that failed to protect both the forests and the communities dependent on them.
MRLG and FAO hold second Regional Land Forum
The Mekong Region Land Governance (MRLG) project and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held their second Regional Land Forum in Bangkok on 28-30 May 2018.
