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  Trading conflict for development: utilising the trade in minerals from eastern DR Congo for development

  Crisis States Research Centre, LSE, 2009

  This paper relays that the renewed outbreak of violence in North Kivu in the second half of 2008 saw the long running insecurity in Eastern DR Congo become the top global news story for two weeks as
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  The economic effects of restricted access to land in the West Bank

  World Bank, 2008

  In developing countries, land often provides a foundation for economic activities in a variety of sectors. In the West Bank, it takes on a particular significance as economic activity is stifled by conflict and much of the land area is inaccessible due to Israeli restrictions on movement of people and access to natural resources.
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  Land tenure and violent conflict in Kenya

  Eldis Community, 2008

  The violence which followed the contested December 2007 Kenyan election was, arguably, an opportunity for historical grievances to be settled. This paper focuses on the land issue in regards to Kenya, asserting that land is a primary cause of conflcit in the country as it has been the crux of economic, cultural and socio-economic change.
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  MEAs, conservation and conflict. A case study of Virunga National Park, DRC

  International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2008

  Focusing on the case of Virunga National Park (PNVi) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), this paper looks at Multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and the impact of ongoing conflict. It also discusses opportunities for elevating environment-conflict issues to international policy levels to help save important ecosystems in times of conflict.
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  Climate wrongs and human rights. Putting people at the heart of climate-change policy

  Oxfam, 2008

  This briefing proposes that human rights principles provide a guideline for dealing with climate change.
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  The quality of life of Palestinians under a chronic political conflict: assessment and determinants

  Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2008

  The entrenched conflict in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) has altered social welfare and health care delivery systems in ways that pose challenges beyond those seen in other conflict or post-conflict situations. Having valid and reliable information on population health is essential for effective implementation and management of public health programs.
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  Charcoal in the mist: an overview of environmental security issues and initiatives in the Central Albertine Rift

  Institute for Environmental Security, 2008

  The Central Albertine Rift is a transboundary eco-region important not only in terms of its great biodiversity, but also in terms of politics and security. Violent conflicts in the region related to valuable mineral and natural resources, have (had) a major destabilising effect on states and communities in the wider Great Lakes region.
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  Seeing people through the trees: scaling up efforts to advance rights and address poverty, conflict and climate change

  The Rights and Resources Initiative, 2008

  The report discusses how tensions over forests in coming decades will influence the severity of climate change, the course of wars and civil conflicts, and the health of the world. It is asserted that few development interventions in forest areas have worked in favour of either the forest dwellers or the forests and that a new approach and urgent action is needed.
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  Local governance institutions for sustainable natural resource management in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

  Royal Tropical Institute, 2008

  This paper reflects on experiences from research and interventions in the Sahel on management of renewable natural resources - soils, water, forests, and biodiversity - for the purpose of food and income generation. It focuses on local governance institutions in relation to natural resource entitlements, use and decision-making on management in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
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  Crisis in Kenya: land, displacement and the search for 'durable solutions'

  Overseas Development Institute, 2008

  This policy brief explores the importance of land issues in forced displacement in Kenya, drawing out their implications for current humanitarian and early recovery interventions in the wake of the violence and displacement that followed the 2007 elections. Key messages nclude:

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