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PRESSTV: Are African countries giving away too much land at the expense of their people?

03 .04. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

PRESSTV: Are African countries giving away too much land at the expense of their people?

As seen on PRESSTV The international NGO Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) has released two reports” examining land transactions in West and Central Africa” which…

The Guatemala Times: Group Warns of “Natural Resources Giveaway” in Latin America

03 .04. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

The Guatemala Times: Group Warns of “Natural Resources Giveaway” in Latin America

As seen on The Guatemala Times WASHINGTON” Mar 26 2013 (IPS) – Researchers have unveiled new data warning that governments in Latin America are infringing…

El Nuevo Siglo: Consultas previas, poco usadas

03 .04. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

El Nuevo Siglo: Consultas previas, poco usadas

El Nuevo Siglo: Consultas previas” poco usadas

Time: In India” Development Fuels Disputes Over Land

03 .04. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Time: In India” Development Fuels Disputes Over Land

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Bloomberg: Asian Palm-Oil Planters head to West Africa

02 .04. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Bloomberg: Asian Palm-Oil Planters head to West Africa

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CED: Rapport sur la Transparence dans le secteur foncier au Cameroun

01 .04. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

CED: Rapport sur la Transparence dans le secteur foncier au Cameroun

CED: Rapport sur la Transparence dans le secteur foncier au Cameroun

AllAfrica: Cameroon: Forest Dwellers Lose Out as Land Handed to Developers

29 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

AllAfrica: Cameroon: Forest Dwellers Lose Out as Land Handed to Developers

As seen on AllAfrica.com Kribi — Forest dwellers forced off their land in southern Cameroon after it was leased to private companies have been allowed…

CameroonOnline:  Cameroon’s forest dwellers lose out as land handed to developers

29 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

CameroonOnline: Cameroon’s forest dwellers lose out as land handed to developers

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AlertNet: Cameroon's forest dwellers lose out as land handed to developers

28 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

AlertNet: Cameroon's forest dwellers lose out as land handed to developers

As seen on AlertNet   Two members of a Bagyeli pygmy community standing near their forest home in the south of Cameroon. ALERTNET/Elias Ntungwe Ngalame…

Independant European Daily Express: Group Warns of “Natural Resources Giveaway” in Latin America

27 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Independant European Daily Express: Group Warns of “Natural Resources Giveaway” in Latin America

As seen on the Independent European Daily Express Wednesday” March 27″ 2013 – 00:16 – Inter Press Service WASHINGTON” Mar 26 (IPS) – Researchers have…

Inter Press Service: Group Warns of “Natural Resources Giveaway” in Latin America

27 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Inter Press Service: Group Warns of “Natural Resources Giveaway” in Latin America

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The Economist: Land-grabs in Vietnam: Losing the plot

27 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

The Economist: Land-grabs in Vietnam: Losing the plot

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UN-REDD Responds to Withdrawal of National Coordinating Body of Indigenous Peoples in Panama

26 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

UN-REDD Responds to Withdrawal of National Coordinating Body of Indigenous Peoples in Panama

As seen on International Institute for Sustainable Development Reporting Services The UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries…

Alexander’s Gas and Oil Connections: Resources Giveaway in Latin America Returning

26 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Alexander’s Gas and Oil Connections: Resources Giveaway in Latin America Returning

As seen on Alexander's Gas and Oil Connections A new study reveals that governments in Latin America have returned to natural resources extraction to fuel…

AlertNet: Climate Conversations – Trees are 'not just for Christmas'

26 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

AlertNet: Climate Conversations – Trees are 'not just for Christmas'

As seen on AlertNet By Chelsea Diana | 26 March” 2013 at 3:00 PM  A farmer climbs on an acacia tree to collect gum arabic…

Global Magazin (in German): Rohstoff-Boom auf Kosten der Menschen (German)

25 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Global Magazin (in German): Rohstoff-Boom auf Kosten der Menschen (German)

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Forest Peoples Programme: Land reforms in Liberia must learn from and protect communities' customary land and resource rights

25 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Forest Peoples Programme: Land reforms in Liberia must learn from and protect communities' customary land and resource rights

From Forest Peoples Programme Monday 25 March 2013 PRESS RELEASE: Land reforms in Liberia must learn from and protect communities' customary land and resource rights”…

Mining.com: Latin American chooses mining investment over environment: report

25 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Mining.com: Latin American chooses mining investment over environment: report

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BrightSurf: Study shows resources giveaway in Latin America; Outdated model tramples human rights” environment

25 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

BrightSurf: Study shows resources giveaway in Latin America; Outdated model tramples human rights” environment

As seen on BrightSurf.com A new study reveals that governments in Latin America have returned to natural resources extraction to fuel development—while paying scant attention…

Reuters: Largest Liberian palm oil project is failing locals: study

22 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Reuters: Largest Liberian palm oil project is failing locals: study

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Phys.org: Study shows resources giveaway in Latin America: Outdated model tramples human rights” environment

22 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Phys.org: Study shows resources giveaway in Latin America: Outdated model tramples human rights” environment

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YubaNet: New Study Documents Natural Resources Giveaway in Latin America

22 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

YubaNet: New Study Documents Natural Resources Giveaway in Latin America

As seen on YubaNet BOGOTA” COLOMBIA March 21″ 2013 – A new study reveals that governments in Latin America have returned to natural resources extraction…

Global Food For Thought: Securing Women's Right to Land Ownership

22 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

Global Food For Thought: Securing Women's Right to Land Ownership

As seen on Global Food For Thought By Renee Giovarelli and D. Hien Tran Renee Giovarelli is Executive Director of the Landesa. Forty years after the…

New Study Documents Natural Resources Giveaway in Latin America;  Says Outdated Development Model Tramples Human Rights” Environment

21 .03. 2013   |   Rights and Resources Initiative

New Study Documents Natural Resources Giveaway in Latin America; Says Outdated Development Model Tramples Human Rights” Environment

Researcher points to “colonial mentality” as governments race to attract investors; Cites destruction of forests” rivers” way of life of rural communities in 4 nations…

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