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A Plot of Land, a Path to Freedom
Zack Foreman was among the wealthiest men in the West during the 1890s. He had his own private railroad, herds
Land rights for women – a ripple effect
People often question Landesa’s emphasis on women’s land rights in our work, from China and India to Rwanda and Kenya.
China: One fire may be out, but tensions over rural land rights are still smoldering
After months of protests and rioting in the small Chinese village of Wukan, life is returning to normal. As roadblocks
Growing profits – and a greener planet
While many people are aware that agriculture is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change, few know that agricultural
My 2012 Annual Letter
Landesa is pleased to post Bill Gates’s Annual Letter as a guest blog feature. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Plotting a Path to a More Peaceful World
‘Tis the season when hope for peace runs high. The season when I renew my commitment to creating a better
Women’s Access to Legal Information
National governments across the world continue the slow march toward legislating gender equality, but in countries with gendered patterns of
Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders, One Land Title at a Time
It should be simple. A country ensures free education for all children, and everyone benefits. But we all know it’s
A Comprehensive Approach to Securing Land Tenure in China
On a recent visit to Tianzhong, China, I was reminded of how many of China’s rural development, planning and justice
Chinese Government Bans Time Travel
The most popular TV shows in China feature modern Chinese characters who travel back in time to the Qing Dynasty,
