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A guide for better governance of pastoral land tenure in the Niger

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Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 16 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category Manual / guide

Synopsis (short abstract) This guide constitutes a tool intended for actors on the ground in the Niger. It aims to contribute to the improvement of pastoral land governance and in particular to the prevention and resolution of conflicts and to the development of inclusive consultation processes. The guide is unique because it is developed in collaboration with one for the breeders in the Niger. It will be a concrete tool to help actors resolve conflicts related to access to natural resources at the local level.

Last updated 25/07/2022

Language English

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