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  1. Library Resource
    Institutional & promotional materials
    December, 2019
    Myanmar

    In Myanmar, almost half of the rural population is said to be landless : it is the highest rate of landlessness in the Mekong region. With agriculture as the engine of Myanmar’s economy, employing more than two thirds of the population and accounting for one third of GDP, various studies in Myanmar provide contrasting figures on landlessness and indicate that the problem stems from a lack of clarity in the concept of landlessness.

  2. Library Resource
    Institutional & promotional materials
    December, 2019
    Myanmar

    In Myanmar, millions of farmers are at risk of being considered trespassers on their own land after the adoption of a controversial law. The “Vacant, Fallow and Virgin Land Management Law” (VFV) was amended and approved by the NLD majority Parliament in September and March marks the deadline when all occupants of these lands type should have ask for a permit for it or risk a jail sentence and a fine. Gret, alongside with other international, national and local NGOs, is mobilized to halt the implementation of this law.

  3. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2018
    Myanmar

    The research provides a holistic overview of the key changes that affected Northern Chin society from pre-colonial times up to now in villages close to Hakha town where State penetration was stronger than in more remote
    areas. The study sheds light on the overlapping and evolving statutory and customary land systems and on the issues faced by contemporary Chin communities as they seek to govern land and natural resources.

  4. Library Resource
    Guide to Organizing and Working with Community-based Paralegals
    Manuals & Guidelines
    Training Resources & Tools
    July, 2019
    Myanmar, Global

    This manual is a practical learning aid and helpful reference guide for community-based paralegals and organizations running community-based paralegal programs.

  5. Library Resource

    A study on land dynamics in the periphery of Hakha

    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2018
    Myanmar

    The research provides a holistic overview of the key changes that affected Northern Chin society from pre-colonial times up to now in villages close to Hakha town where State penetration was stronger than in more remote

    areas. The study sheds light on the overlapping and evolving statutory and customary land systems and on the issues faced by contemporary Chin communities as they seek to govern land and natural resources.


  6. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    January, 2016
    Myanmar

    This paper on ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Business in Myanmar’ is part of a Briefing
    Paper series from the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB). Indigenous
    peoples are present throughout the country, particularly in conflict‐affected areas. The
    briefing sets out the local and international context for indigenous peoples, including a short
    analysis of applicable international standards and domestic laws. It also describes the
    current policy, legal and political economy landscape concerning indigenous peoples in

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