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Uprooting Families to Save Trees
Much has been written about the global land rush –the trend in which investors, eager to establish plantations to produce
The Impact of the Global Land Rush on Women
Around the world, there has been a notable increase in the demand for land—particularly agricultural land—resulting in a ‘global land
Macro-impact of Micro-plots
From the Philippines to South Africa, developing countries are pouring huge resources into providing housing for their poorest citizens. This
Web-based Education Tool Aims to Mainstream Land Rights into International Development Thinking
Regardless of what matters to you – access to education, universal food security, strengthening women’s rights, or a healthier environment
The Myth of Cheap Land
A severe drought in the Horn of Africa is forcing millions of people into starvation, leaving many with no option
Are women with secure land rights less vulnerable to domestic violence?
The problem of domestic violence in the world can seem intractable. In a recent report, UN Women notes that in
The Next Big Idea
“Exchanging ideas that matter” – Big Ideas. That phrase sums up the Aspen Ideas Festival 2011, which I had the
One (Small) Step at a Time
Last week I made my sixth trip to the village of Lugan, 80 miles east of the capital of Anhui
Small Farms, Big Role
How big should a farm be? Many people assume smaller farms are significantly less efficient than larger farms, and attribute
Small Farmers Are the Answer
This blog was written by Bill Gates for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and is posted here with
