Publications [ID: 146]

Publications

The publications section offers a topic specific overview of the latest publications by international research organisations, civil society and academia, but also by the members and partners of the Platform.

Platform Annual Report

In 2016, the Platform raised its profile in the international fora on agriculture and rural development during the first year of SDG implementation as called for in its newly approved Strategic Plan 2016-2020.

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Systematic Land Registration in rural areas of lao PDR

The publication systematically summarises the years of experience gathered from various activities in support to the development of standardised system for systematic land registration in rural areas of Lao PDR.

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Land Deal Dilemmas: Grievances, human rights, and investor protections

The UK Department for International Development and the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment published a report on land-based investments and the dilemmas they present to local communities and host governments.

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Rural Development Report 2016: Fostering inclusive rural transformation

Several major trends of development have framed the pace and direction of rural development. To meet these challenges and use the opportunities, the rural areas need to transform rapidly and inclusively.

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UNDP Human Development Report 2016

Gender inequality is costing sub-Saharan Africa on average $US95 billion a year, jeopardising the continent’s efforts for inclusive human development and economic growth, according to the Africa Human Development Report 2016.

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BMZ Guidelines on Land Governance in German Development Cooperation

Secure access to land has become a major focus of German Development Cooperation, resulting in a growing need for appropriate orientation and knowledge for development practitioners.

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Exploring territorial inequalities and their importance for rural areas

The International Conference on Territorial Inequality and Development took place back in January 2016 in Puebla, Mexico. The outcomes of the conference feed into the discussion in the workstream on Agenda 2030.

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Territorial Approaches: Rural-urban linkages and inclusive rural transformation

Territorial development approaches are a supreme tool that provide an overview of the diversity across territories and will serve greatly towards the implementation of the sustainable development goals.

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The European Union, Africa and new donors

The European Commission analyses in this report the relationship between the traditional donor, EU and the new actors that are taking on more and more responsibility and draws conclusions about the future position of the EU.

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