Transformations in West African Agriculture and the Role of Family Farms

Transformations in West African Agriculture and the Role of Family Farms
Author: Camilla Toulmin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2003
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:
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This paper examines change in West African agricultural systems, the major challenges being faced by smallholders in the region and pathways for the future, given international pressure and domestic restraints. It aims to strengthen debate on West African agriculture, the role of family farms and trade policy at national, regional and global levels. It identifies and documents how agricultural patterns and livelihoods are evolving in different parts of the region, identifies winners and losers, outlines the impact of OECD trade and agricultural policy on farming livelihoods, and highlights the opportunities for producer organisations to influence policy design and negotiations in partnership with diverse organisations and interests in West Africa.

Securing Land Rights in Africa

Securing Land Rights in Africa
Author: Tor A. Benjaminsen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1136346244
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This collection of research papers from across the African continent illustrates the complex and ever-changing rules of the land tenure game, and how government legislation and reform (formalization) interact with local innovations (informalization) to form land tenure systems.

General Labour History of Africa

General Labour History of Africa
Author: Stefano Bellucci
Publisher:
Total Pages: 784
Release: 2019
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1847012183
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The first comprehensive and authoritative history of work and labour in Africa; a key text for all working on African Studies and Labour History worldwide.

Land Tenure Systems and Their Impacts on Food Security and Sustainable Development in Africa

Land Tenure Systems and Their Impacts on Food Security and Sustainable Development in Africa
Author: United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004
Genre: Food supply
ISBN:
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Both direct and indirect linkages between land tenure and food security have been suggested. This study aims for a better understanding of these linkages. Specifically it aims: to improve the current understanding of the linkages between land tenure systems, food security and sustainable natural resource management in Africa; to assess the current land tenure policy reforms in selected African countries; to draw lessons based on best practices as well as failures of ongoing and past policies; to make policy recommendations to assist States in addressing issues of land reform implementation and hence improve their food security situation and the stewardship of natural resources.

West African Worlds

West African Worlds
Author: Reginald Cline-Cole
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2016-02-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 131790494X
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West African Worlds provides a critical assessment of social, economic and political change in Africa’s most populous and arguably most externally focused region. With an emphasis on globalisation and modernisation, case studies and commentary are integrated throughout to highlight the concerns and issues of the region. Enriched by an impressive mix of West African voices, this text combines theory and application with policy and practice to address socio-economic change, the pursuit of livelihoods, and development within West Africa.

Land Law in African Countries

Land Law in African Countries
Author: Oleg Igorevich Krassov
Publisher: XSPO
Total Pages: 377
Release:
Genre: Law
ISBN: 5001562554
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The monograph studies the key aspects of land law of African countries, customary land tenure laws, customary rights to water, forest, cattle grazing; the influence of colonial epoch on customary land tenure systems, and the rights of African women to land. Characteristic features of land and water rights under Islamic law are provided. The current state of formal land law in the countries of North, West, Central, and East Africa is analyzed, including the following: the right of ownership to land and other natural resources, types of various rights to land and natural resources, and the relationship of formal law and customary land tenure systems. For students, graduate students and teachers of law schools, employees of legislative, executive and judicial authorities, as well as for all those interested in land, civil law and comparative legal studies.