The agricultural investment landscape of Cambodia is changing rapidly. In this new publication, we examine the implications of these transformations for smallholder farmers. mrlg.org/publications/a…

A proposed test for diagnosing when your politics is threatening to become your religion: If you learn someone shares your faith but not your politics, and you immediately distrust their faith, then your politics might be displacing your religion.

New publication! "Restoring Land Rights: Pathways for the recognition of #customarytenure in Myanmar" is now online at bit.ly/3hLcihn #customaryrights #landgovernance

MRLG's new video is now viewable online at bit.ly/3EniVxP "Recognising Farmers' Land Rights in Lao PDR" highlights the importance of finding the balance between #forestconservation, #landrights, and #livelihoods. #landrights #laos #mrlg #customarytenure #landtenure

New publication! "Regional Experiences and Lessons on Contract Farming and Other Inclusive Agribusiness Models", is available for download here: bit.ly/3Ululsc. A version in Khmer is also available: bit.ly/3gGsq3v #mrlg #Cambodia #agriculture #farming

“#Genderequality in #landgovernance is not about policies. It is about outcomes.” Guillaume’s Gender Advisor Renee Chartres at the MRLG Regional Workshop.

“Gender-equal consultation on #land policies is not about representation. It is about hearing the voices of all.” Massey University’s Dr. Alice Beban at the MRLG Regional Workshop. #LandRights

“Transformation for #genderequality over #land is not a woman’s burden. We also need to a generation of men who are champions of #equality.” MRLG’s Customary Tenure and Gender Advisor, Natalie Campbell, at the MRLG Regional Workshop. #LandRights

“When #women are given the space to speak, they will speak. And when they speak, things will change." ~Nikka Villa-Ignacio Rivera of Asian Farmers (AFA) Association for #Sustainable #RuralDevelopment #LandRights #genderequality

#IWD2023

📰 MRLG on the Vientiane Times: "Laos, Switzerland ink agreement on Mekong #landgovernance project" Read it here: bit.ly/3T0YUnK #LandRights

Ok, David French, I pitched to Sarah Isgur to hear (legal, cultural) thoughts on the TV series Justified. I'll sweeten the deal: 23 July will be the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ Induction Weekend and start of our blueberry season. Offering a free room at Ingalls Blueberry Hill in Cooperstown.

How can authorities and local communities balance #conservation needs with forest-dependent #livelihoods? In Cambodia's Preah Vihear and Ratanakiri provinces, stakeholders are finding common ground to resolve resource use conflicts. Watch it here: bit.ly/3JoF4hP

MRLG Newsletter for March 24, 2023 is now available at bit.ly/3JF3vrp. Please subscribe to keep up with project updates and relevant news on #LandRights in the region.

In the news: "Cassava #export boom leading to #deforestation and poor air in Laos" bit.ly/40eC274

Join us for tomorrow's #LandDialogue where we will be talking about #women and #data 💻 Register here to take part 👉 bit.ly/3YkmRY9 #ODD2023 #OpenDataDay #IWD2023 Thomson Reuters Foundation Tenure Facility Ford Foundation Cadasta Foundation Global Alliance of Territorial Communities Lydia Jennings, Ph.D. @rudokemper

Wangari Maathai was the first female professor in Kenya and the first African woman to be awarded the #NobelPeacePrize. Born on this day, she was a committed environmentalist and founded the Green Belt Movement, which led to the planting of millions of trees.

ATM: "#Investment is necessary for #ruraldevelopment. It must be profitable for companies...but also beneficial for communities, and transparent." - Dr. Vanthana Nolintha, Director General, Department of Investment Promotion, MPI at the MRLG-Lao PDR #RAI Taskforce meeting.

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