The growing demand for land (2009)
In many countries of Africa, Asia and South America, over the past few years there has been a rapid increase […]
The Great Land Grab (2009)
In the midst of a severe food and economic crisis, the “land grabbing” trend has grown as an international phenomenon. […]
In the Name of Adat: Regional Perspectives on Reform, Tradition, and Democracy in Indonesia (2007)
This article examines the revival of adat (custom) in post-Suharto Indonesia, a movement which few Indonesia watchers predicted. Four general […]
Mining in the Philippines Concerns and conflicts (2006)
Having visited many developing countries and seen many places where environmental degradation or destructive development has damaged the livelihoods of […]
Land Rights of Indigenous People in Southeast Asia (2003)
Very little has been written on indigenous rights in South-East Asia. This article attempts to address issues concerning indigenous land […]
Indigenous peoples and non-ferrous metals mining in the Philippines (2005)
The Philippines is a developing country well endowed with mineral resources. In recent years, the government has made substantial efforts […]
Community Mapping, Natural Resources and Indigenous People Movement in Indonesia (2004)
Introduction : A Continuous Denial to the Community Rights! Community right of the land and its natural resources is one […]
Hinobaan History
This is the written history of the Municipality of Hinobaan as documented by the Municipal Planning and Development Office. Source: […]
Brooke’s Point History and Profile
An except from the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Brooke’s Point which narrates the historical background and socio-economic profile of […]
Bataraza History and Profile
This is the history and profile derived from the 2009-2018 Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Bataraza. Source: […]