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Securing community land and resource rights in Africa: A guide to legal reform and best practices

First published on 12/31/2013, and last updated on 06/27/2017

Securing community land and resource rights in Africa: A guide to legal reform and best practices

FERN, Forest Peoples Programme, ClientEarth and Centre for Environment and Development (2013)

Available in English and French

Summary: This Guide explains key aspects of law and land rights that are important for securing community ownership and control of land and resources – also referred to as secure land and resource tenure. It explains how to identify and create opportunities for law reform and offers examples of reforms that have taken place in several African countries.