Land Matrix

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Independent global land monitoring initiative that promotes transparency & accountability in decisions over large-scale land acquisitions

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    28 Sep 2021

    JUST PUBLISHED! Our much-anticipated Analytical Report, which takes a look at the development benefits (which are few) and the human and environmental risks (which are many) of large-scale land acquisitions in the last decade. Check it out here:

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  2. Mar 10

    What role do large-scale agricultural investments have on household vulnerability to food insecurity? This study co-authored by 's investigates...

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    18 Nov 2021

    Final Book Review Post by :'Beyond the global land rush, little research has been done on the intention of the investments, d size of the deals, negotiation & implementation status of d deals, even though the host govt promotes new investments.'

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    Mar 2

    Mobilization works! A representative from the Government of Uganda has recognized the need to compensate the families who have been wrongly evicted from their land in Kyriandongo. See the declaration in the interview below:

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    Mar 8

    This week, we're putting the spotlight on indigenous women who are fighting to protect their territories, tackling climate change and being fearless leaders in local and international political arenas. Follow us to discover their work!📣✊

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    Mar 4

    Join the campaign launch in Nairobi or online this to help make a reality for millions of women around the world. are fundamental human rights! ✏️ Register:

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    Mar 7

    Join us this , either in person or online, as and partners host a one-day event in Nairobi to put a spotlight on women's land rights. 🗓️ 8 March 2022 🕐 9:00am - 7:00pm (GMT+3) ✏️ Register:

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    Mar 4

    BLOG: From New Zealand to Africa: managing land use trade-offs --> As part of the Sentinel project, IIED has developed a new virtual training tool for analysing trade-offs in land use decisions.

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  9. Retweeted
    Feb 20

    Communities in Wadas, Indonesia, are protesting against the plan to mine andesite in their village for the construction of a dam. Unfortunately, large-scale land acquisitions in Indonesia are not uncommon ⬇️ (Data by )

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  10. Feb 14

    Mamalefestsane Phakoe is delivering a powerful and emotional presentation on the of women, and how they are undermined by

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  11. Feb 14

    "At a continental level, deals are least performing when it comes to consultative processes and respect of tenure rights" - Angela Harding

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  12. Feb 14

    At deal level, more than 78% show unsatisfactory levels of uptake and implementation -

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  13. Feb 14

    "Across the continent remain characterised by continuous lack of information despite repeated calls for , a principal guideline of responsible investments & echoed in Land Governance Strategy and "

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  14. Feb 14

    Following the call from several other orgs demanding that mechanisms around LSLAs are improved, we've undertaken research on the implementation of , such as the , within - Angela Harding

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  15. Feb 14

    Check out our () in which we explore exactly this

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  16. Feb 14

    The narrative being touted is that LSLAs are about development. Is this true? Are the promises of in terms of economy, social development etc being fulfilled? - Markus Wolter presenting at the

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  17. Feb 14

    "Across the continent, companies are taking up and turning them into plantations. Evidence suggests the process has elements of impunity and corruption" - Amos Yesutanbul

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    Feb 12

    🚨 Join the African People’s summit ahead of the and participate in the discussion around , and more! 👉 Organised by Our Land is Our Life ➡️ Register:

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  19. Feb 14

    We're taking part in the now. part of the panel on challenging land and resource grabbing. Thandiwe Chidavarume, a from speaking now. What an inspiration!

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    Jan 26

    On 4-5 October 2021, organized the Young Farmers’ Roundtable - For the support of youth & the generational sustainability of family farming () with support from AFA, WRF, LVC, WFO, COPROFAM), ECVC, ROPPA, PIFON, & IPC. Read the call to actions

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    Jan 26

    AFA and its partners conducted a virtual consultation on Engaging with Academia and Research Institutions to Support Family Farmers and Food System Transformation During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia. View the presentations and recording here:

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