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Agrarian change in Maoist influenced areas of Nepal
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2009This paper conducts a statistical analysis of agrarian change in Maoist influenced districts of Nepal. The paper analyses land distribution and agricultural wages before and during the Maoist existence. The analysis contributes to the classical debate on whether a political and military revolutionary movement can contribute to the change in basic economic structures and mechanisms.DocumentImpacts of land certification on tenure security, investment, and land market participation: evidence from Ethiopia
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2009While early attempts at land titling in Africa were unsuccessful, factors such as new legislation, low-cost methods, and increasing demand for land have generated renewed interest. This paper aims to assess the impacts of land registration in Ethiopia.DocumentTenure security and forest tenure reform in China
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2009This study assesses the determinants of forestland allocation to households in the forest tenure reforms in China in the period 1980-2005. It also examines the current level of tenure security on forestland and how this tenure security is affected by past and more recent policy changes.DocumentEvaluation of SAIH’s support for FADCANIC’s Wawashang Environmental and Agroforestry Educational Centre
Norwegian Institute for International Affairs, 2009The Fundación para la Autonomía y el Desarrollo de la Costa Atlántica de Nicaragua (FADCANIC) has established and is running the Environmental and Agroforestry Education Centre (CEAA) at Wawashang, in Nicaragua’s South Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAS). However, the CEAA's targets will only be achieved in conjunction with other interventions.DocumentCaste and land productivity in rural Nepal
Department of Economics and Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2009This paper looks for the possible explanations for the land productivity differential between high caste and low caste farm households in Nepal. The paper indicates that caste position still plays a vital role in rural areas of Nepal.DocumentSustainable agricultural practices and agricultural productivity in Ethiopia: does agro-ecology matter?
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2009This paper investigates the impact of sustainable agricultural practices on crop productivity, with a particular focus on reduced tillage. The paper particularly tries to investigate whether reduced tillage results in more or less productivity gains than chemical fertiliser.DocumentReducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD): an options assessment report
Meridian Institute, 2009This report assesses several important considerations for a future reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) mechanism. The report also intends to inform policy makers about some of the critical choices they will need to make regarding the inclusion of REDD within Copenhagen agreement.DocumentCorruption and commercial fisheries in Africa
Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2008This U4 briefing paper provides a short overview of corruption and the exploitation of marine resources in Africa.DocumentResearch into action: synergising research and outreach for development and food security in Malawi: mid-term review of the Agricultural Research and Development Programme (ARDEP)
Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2009This report summarises the findings of a mid-term review of the Agricultural Research and Development Programme (ARDEP), a five-year programme with national coverage.DocumentThe environmental food crisis: the environment’s role in averting future food crises. A UNEP rapid response assessment
GRID Arendal, 2009This report provides the first summary by the UN of how climate change, water stress, invasive pests and land degradation may impact world food security, food prices and how we may be able to feed the world in a more sustainable manner. The report examines the need to get smart and more creative about recycling food wastes.Pages