Information on "Law" and "Tanzania (United Republic of)"
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July 2011
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Jul 2011
Involving Legislators in Evidence-Informed Policy Processes
Author: Nicola Jones
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This Background Note draws on findings from primary research with civil society organizations and legislators three countries in East Africa and four in Southeast Asia. More on «Involving Legislators in Evidence-Informed Policy Processes»
January 2011
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2011
Two Faces of Change: The Need for a Bi-Directional Approach to Improve Women’s Land Rights in Plural Legal Systems
Author: Amrita Kapur
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
This paper examines the particular need for secure land rights for women in the African pluralistic development context, and the mixed results of targeting law reform as a mechanism for change. More on «Two Faces of Change: The Need for a Bi-Directional Approach to Improve Women’s Land Rights in Plural Legal Systems»
January 2010
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2010
Climate Change and Natural Resources Conflicts in Africa
Author: Donald Anthony Mwiturubani, Jo-Ansie van Wyk, Freedom C Onuoha, Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, Debay Tadesse, Bonnie Ayodele, Ipyana Mwamugobole, Tibangayuka A Kabanda, Christopher Munyati, Byjesh Kattarkandi, Mariana Rufino, Pablo Titonell, Tari Doti, Nnyaladzi Batisani, Joy Faida, Eliamani Laltaika, Godard Busingye,
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This monograph contains papers that were presented at the International Conference on Climate Change and Natural Resources Conflicts in Africa, held in Uganda in May 2009. More on «Climate Change and Natural Resources Conflicts in Africa»
October 2009
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13 Oct 2009
Access to Justice in Africa
Author: Richard Bowd
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
Legal systems play a significant role in development processes from state formation to the enshrining of democratic principles through the constitution; from the provision and protection of human rights to the regulation of economic relationships. More on «Access to Justice in Africa» -
Oct 2009
A Place for Tradition in an Effective Criminal Justice System
Author: Simon Robins
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This policy brief summarizes research made in three African states into both the official and informal roles of customary law and attitudes towards it. More on «A Place for Tradition in an Effective Criminal Justice System» -
Oct 2009
Judicial Systems in Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Zambia
Author: Etannibi E O Alemika
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
The contemporary judicial systems and cultures in Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Zambia were established during British colonial rule. More on «Judicial Systems in Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Zambia» -
Oct 2009
Prosecution in Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Zambia
Author: Etannibi E O Alemika
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
Prosecutors are primarily responsible for preparing charges and arraigning accused persons before competent courts or tribunals for trial. More on «Prosecution in Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Zambia»
September 2009
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Sep 2009
Improving Africa's Prisons
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
Many African states are confronted with criminal justice systems that are the legacy of the colonial era and prison systems justified by a retributive philosophy that is at odds with rights-based approaches emphasizing rehabilitation and reform. More on «Improving Africa's Prisons»
March 2008
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Mar 2008
Unable or Unwilling?
Author: Max du Plessis, Jolyon Ford, Lee Stone, Godfrey Musila, Barney Afako
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This monograph explores the reasons why some African states have been slow in meeting their domestication obligations under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). More on «Unable or Unwilling?»
January 2008
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Jan 2008
Opening the Gates to the Formal and Legal City
Author: Brenda Murphy
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
In an increasingly urbanizing world, access to land and housing in cities presents enormous development challenges. More on «Opening the Gates to the Formal and Legal City»
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