Spatial Justice and the Irish Crisis: Population and Settlement - Rob KitchinThe Royal Irish Academy
Royal Irish Academy Conference: Spatial Justice and the Irish Crisis
23 April, 2013, Academy House
The on-going crisis and associated responses to it (political, governance, popular etc.) provides an entry point for a wide-ranging exploration of spatial justice as a theoretical construct and a departure point for empirical analysis. Discourses of justice, equality and fairness remain central to a range of interconnected debates as Ireland seeks to recover from the interrelated collapses of the banking system and property markets and the knock on effects through the rest of society and the economy. Scale is an important dimension in framing and constructing popular discourses concerning issues of justice, e.g. the role of EU institutions in shaping Ireland’s treatment of banking debt or the impact of national budgetary measures on particular places. The focus of this conference is on understanding these spatially connected processes, how they are functioning at different scales, their impact on particular or specific places and spaces, as they give rise to new or evolving social and economic geographies.
Internal Migration, Settlement and Deforestation in the Peruvian AmazonCIFOR-ICRAF
This document summarizes research on internal migration and deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon. The research examined migration patterns across four landscapes in the Peruvian Amazon and analyzed how migration has impacted land use and forest cover change over time. The research found that most villages in the study areas have been steadily occupied since the 1970s-1980s through spontaneous settlement. Migrants came from varied regions but many were born in the Amazon. While migration drivers included accessing land and opportunities, the links between migration and deforestation were complex. Effective policy needs a better understanding of how governance impacts these dynamics and people's land use decisions over time.
Poch sophorn session 4 communal land registrationmrlgregion
1) The document summarizes Cambodia's process for communal land registration for Indigenous People's Communities (IPCs), which involves multi-step procedures for self-identification, establishing legal entity, preliminary land mapping, and issuing collective land titles.
2) It describes the various stakeholders involved at each step, typical timelines of 1-1.5 years and costs of $10,000-$30,000 per community. As of June 2016, 11 IPCs had received land titles with many more in process.
3) Key challenges are the long, complicated procedures, ongoing land conflicts, lack of post-registration support, and limited effectiveness of collective land titles in protecting IPC lands from encroachment
This powerpoint was presented by Development Workshop's Director Allan Cain at the Cities Alliance ULM workshop in Johannesburg on June 14, 2013. Development Workshop argues for Improving Land Tenure Security in Huambo.
The document summarizes efforts to improve land tenure security in Huambo, Angola following decades of conflict. It finds that (1) informal settlements grew rapidly during and after the war but proper management procedures were not developed; (2) the legal system does not adequately recognize traditional and informal land claims; and (3) this is increasing tenure insecurity for the poor. It recommends pilot projects to test incremental tenure recognition, building municipal cadastres and land information systems, and land readjustment to regularize informal areas while strengthening tenure rights.
The document summarizes research on urban land markets and incremental tenure in post-conflict Angola. Some key findings include:
- Most land transactions in Angola take place informally, though buyers use documents to claim ownership in most cases.
- Recommendations include recognizing the right of occupation in good faith, incremental tenure approaches, and strengthening women's land rights.
- Pilot projects testing approaches like land readjustment and cadastre building showed promise in regularizing informal settlements.
Guidelines for the Development of Curricula on Land Governance in Africa
Sensitization Workshop for the Curricula Development Team
Nairobi, Kenya
3-6 March 2020
Spatial Justice and the Irish Crisis: Population and Settlement - Rob KitchinThe Royal Irish Academy
Royal Irish Academy Conference: Spatial Justice and the Irish Crisis
23 April, 2013, Academy House
The on-going crisis and associated responses to it (political, governance, popular etc.) provides an entry point for a wide-ranging exploration of spatial justice as a theoretical construct and a departure point for empirical analysis. Discourses of justice, equality and fairness remain central to a range of interconnected debates as Ireland seeks to recover from the interrelated collapses of the banking system and property markets and the knock on effects through the rest of society and the economy. Scale is an important dimension in framing and constructing popular discourses concerning issues of justice, e.g. the role of EU institutions in shaping Ireland’s treatment of banking debt or the impact of national budgetary measures on particular places. The focus of this conference is on understanding these spatially connected processes, how they are functioning at different scales, their impact on particular or specific places and spaces, as they give rise to new or evolving social and economic geographies.
Internal Migration, Settlement and Deforestation in the Peruvian AmazonCIFOR-ICRAF
This document summarizes research on internal migration and deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon. The research examined migration patterns across four landscapes in the Peruvian Amazon and analyzed how migration has impacted land use and forest cover change over time. The research found that most villages in the study areas have been steadily occupied since the 1970s-1980s through spontaneous settlement. Migrants came from varied regions but many were born in the Amazon. While migration drivers included accessing land and opportunities, the links between migration and deforestation were complex. Effective policy needs a better understanding of how governance impacts these dynamics and people's land use decisions over time.
Poch sophorn session 4 communal land registrationmrlgregion
1) The document summarizes Cambodia's process for communal land registration for Indigenous People's Communities (IPCs), which involves multi-step procedures for self-identification, establishing legal entity, preliminary land mapping, and issuing collective land titles.
2) It describes the various stakeholders involved at each step, typical timelines of 1-1.5 years and costs of $10,000-$30,000 per community. As of June 2016, 11 IPCs had received land titles with many more in process.
3) Key challenges are the long, complicated procedures, ongoing land conflicts, lack of post-registration support, and limited effectiveness of collective land titles in protecting IPC lands from encroachment
This powerpoint was presented by Development Workshop's Director Allan Cain at the Cities Alliance ULM workshop in Johannesburg on June 14, 2013. Development Workshop argues for Improving Land Tenure Security in Huambo.
The document summarizes efforts to improve land tenure security in Huambo, Angola following decades of conflict. It finds that (1) informal settlements grew rapidly during and after the war but proper management procedures were not developed; (2) the legal system does not adequately recognize traditional and informal land claims; and (3) this is increasing tenure insecurity for the poor. It recommends pilot projects to test incremental tenure recognition, building municipal cadastres and land information systems, and land readjustment to regularize informal areas while strengthening tenure rights.
The document summarizes research on urban land markets and incremental tenure in post-conflict Angola. Some key findings include:
- Most land transactions in Angola take place informally, though buyers use documents to claim ownership in most cases.
- Recommendations include recognizing the right of occupation in good faith, incremental tenure approaches, and strengthening women's land rights.
- Pilot projects testing approaches like land readjustment and cadastre building showed promise in regularizing informal settlements.
Guidelines for the Development of Curricula on Land Governance in Africa
Sensitization Workshop for the Curricula Development Team
Nairobi, Kenya
3-6 March 2020
This document summarizes land reform efforts and a partnership in Zambia between various organizations including UN-Habitat/GLTN. It outlines key land challenges such as conflicting interests over land titling and a lack of a national land policy. Interventions included technical support for land reforms, capacity building, and implementing tools like STDM to document land rights. Over 18,000 land records were captured in one area and 538 certificates will be issued in another. Lessons highlighted the need for stakeholder engagement and evidence to influence policy. The action plan calls for engaging the government to review laws to accommodate new approaches and scaling up tools to provide more evidence for national policy changes.
The document summarizes support for land policy implementation in Uganda in 2018. Key points include:
- Two districts received certificates of customary land ownership while customary practices affecting women's land rights were documented.
- A national strategy for "fit-for-purpose" land administration was developed to improve security of tenure for rural and urban poor.
- Challenges included limited budgets, lengthy procurement processes, and need for infrastructure and staff capacity building.
- Over 2,000 certificates of customary ownership were issued, improving security and dispute resolution, while new data informed legal reforms.
This document summarizes land reform efforts and a partnership in Zambia between various organizations including UN-Habitat/GLTN. It outlines key land challenges such as conflicting interests over land titling and a lack of a national land policy. Interventions included technical support for land reforms, capacity building, and implementing tools like STDM to document land rights. Over 18,000 land records were captured in one area and 538 certificates will be issued in another. Lessons highlighted the need for stakeholder engagement and evidence to influence policy. The action plan calls for engaging the government to review laws to accommodate new approaches and scaling up tools to provide more evidence for national policy changes.
The document summarizes support for land policy implementation in Uganda in 2018. Key points include:
- Two districts received certificates of customary land ownership while customary practices affecting women's land rights were documented.
- A national strategy for "fit-for-purpose" land administration was developed to improve security of tenure for rural and urban poor.
- Challenges included limited budgets, lengthy procurement processes, and need for infrastructure and staff capacity building.
- Over 2,000 certificates of customary ownership were issued, improving security and dispute resolution, while new data informed legal reforms.
The Power of Community Newsletters: A Case Study from Wolverton and Greenleys...Scribe
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The engaging history and evolution of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter
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Dive into the success story of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter in this insightful webinar. Hear from Mandy Shipp and Jemma English about the newsletter's journey from its inception to becoming a vital part of their community's communication, including its history, production process, and revenue generation through advertising. Discover the reasons behind outsourcing its design and the benefits this brought. Ideal for anyone involved in community engagement or interested in starting their own newsletter.
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Good morning and welcome back to Energy Source, coming to you from New York, where the city swelters in its first heatwave of the season.
Nearly 80 million people were under alerts in the US north-east and midwest yesterday as temperatures in some municipalities reached record highs in a test to the country’s rickety power grid.
In other news, the Financial Times has a new Big Read this morning on Russia’s grip on nuclear power. Despite sanctions on its economy, the Kremlin continues to be an unrivalled exporter of nuclear power plants, building more than half of all reactors under construction globally. Read how Moscow is using these projects to wield global influence.
Today’s Energy Source dives into the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, the industry’s annual stocktake of global energy consumption. The report was published for more than 70 years by BP before it was passed over to the Energy Institute last year. The oil major remains a contributor.
Data Drill looks at a new analysis from the World Bank showing gas flaring is at a four-year high.
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3. Housing, Land, and Property Rights of Yazidis Prior to 2014
In total, the inhabitants of 146 villages were
displaced ( = estimated 100,000 people)
4. • Most of Yazidi settlements were
systematically damaged, looted,
or demolished by ISIL fighters.
• Thousands of homes have been
destroyed, burnt, or looted in the
district of Sinjar during the
occupation
Sinjar under ISIL
5. Housing, Land and Property Issues in Sinjar
• Destruction of
properties
• Discriminatory practices
against minorities
• Forced evictions
• Secondary occupations
• Absence or lost of
property documentation
• Overlapping claims
• Transfer of properties
under ISIL
• Land administration
• Informal settlements
6. The approach is based on the continuum of land rights and is
incremental and fit-for-purpose
A) Tenure security
1) Phase 1 - Secure occupancy rights (certificates of occupancy)
2) Phase 2 - Recognition of the Yazidis in Sinjar as a collective
caseload and issuance of land titles in collaboration with the MoJ
and the Council of Ministers
B) Housing stock and land administration
1) Phase 1 - House rehabilitation and mapping of property claims
2) Phase 2 - Support Tapoo rights, land administration, and cadastral
surveys
Approach
The Tools: (phase 1) STDM, KoBo, Satellite images
7. Intervention
A. Community Mobilization and
assessments.
• vulnerability assessment, and preliminary
evaluation of damaged houses
B. Verification of claims
• Alternative documents, validation of
occupancy by communities and local
authorities
C. Mapping of claims
• Plot boundaries are marked on satellite map
and presented to neighbors and local
authorities for their validation.
• The maps are an essential component of
the certificates of occupancy
8. E. STDM
• STDM facilitates the recognition of
informal rights and claims in an area
without an operating official land
administration system and where
tenure is informal.
• It is used in Iraq to link alternative
tenure documents, administrative
and spatial data and it can record
the history of parcels, vectorize
boundaries of plots on satellite maps,
and generate reports and certificates.
D. GeoSpatial Data
• GPS coordinates recording and
mapping
9.
10. F. Delivery of Occupancy Certificate
• The certificates include data on beneficiaries, alternative documents,
photos and map with plot boundaries
• The certificates are signed by beneficiaries, local authorities, the
municipality, two witnesses and UN-Habitat.
• Finally, the certificates and data collected will support the GoI issuing
full titles to people in Sinjar District
11. G. House Rehabilitation
• Technical rehabilitations are conducted through local contractors and
with the direct involvement of returnees as workforce under the
supervision of engineers.
12. Conclusion:
• The approach combining KoBo, STDM, and geospatial data to
support the continuum of land rights has been effective in a
context like Sinjar District.
• Housing rehabilitation also offers a good entry point in
communities and facilitate housing, land, and property
response
• The social tenure approach and STDM are key to success in
Sinjar as no operating official land administration system exist
and tenure is informal
• The certificate of occupancy is a first step toward the full
recognition of land titles
• Further support to the government is required to complete
phase II, namely support to cadastral surveyors, handover of
the database and data on beneficiaries, and technical support
at the communal level to administer land, including on GIS
Mujammat period in the 70s. Forced relocation without compensation and no title given in areas of relocation
The attack in Sinjar started on the 3rd of August 2014
- Following the invasion an estimated 250,000 Yazidis were forced to abandon their homes
Situation Post-ISIL
Presence of multiple security actors, including militias, PKK, ISF in control of the Border.
Competing claims over the administration of the territory, including in relation to the status of disputed territories
High level of displacement
Inter-communal tensions and mistrust within and between groups
High level of destruction of housing units and public services and infrastructure
A legacy of discriminatory land titling practice affecting religious minorities
Absence of land management system and official property documentation, leading to tenure insecurity and risk of eviction
Increasing number of secondary occupations
vulnerability assessment, and preliminary evaluation of damaged houses
Alternative documents, validation of occupancy by communities and local authorities
C. Plot boundaries are marked on satellite map and presented to neighbors and local authorities for their validation.
The maps are an essential component of the certificates of occupancy
Achievement 1: With STDM, KoBo, and satellite imagery and geospatial data, the GoI has the necessary information to start the process of transforming certificates of occupancy into full titles
Achievement 2: 848 certificates of occupancy have been handed over to families in Sinjar District and 464 additional are underway
12 % of the households benefiting from the project are female-headed
Achievement 3
In Sinjar District, 848 houses have been already rehabilitated by UN-Habitat and 464 are currently being rehabilitated = Total 1,312 houses