UN-Habitat's land reform programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo has received a major shot in the arm following two additional fundings. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently signed a grant agreement with UN-H

Across India, where I live and work, I can clearly see the connection between land rights and peace and security. With respect to personal safety and security- 12 percent of all murders here are related to conflicts over land. On a provi

Across India, where I live and work, I can clearly see the connection between land rights and peace and security. With respect to personal safety and security- 12 percent of all murders here are related to conflicts over land. On a provi

The Asian region is rich with 34% of the world's agricultural area and 15% of the world's remaining forests. Three-fourths of the world's farming households live here, 80% of which are small-scale farmers and producers (World Bank, 2008).

The Asian region is rich with 34% of the world's agricultural area and 15% of the world's remaining forests. Three-fourths of the world's farming households live here, 80% of which are small-scale farmers and producers (World Bank, 2008).