over 12 years ago // Land Matters for transparency

With increasing displacement on land due to industrial agriculture and biofuel schemes and the coming resource boom in many developing countries, now is a critical time to re-examine and strengthen policies and programs that emphasize transparency through local control, writes Tiernan Mennen of Chemonics in this exclusive guest opinion.

over 12 years ago // Land Matters for conflict resolution

In many countries, uncertainty of land ownership extends to the resources attached to the land. The resulting competition for control over these valuable resources can be severe, driving localized conflict and often pitting individuals, companies, communities and the state against each other.