Information on "Rights of Indigenous Populations" and "Africa"
April 2012
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20 Apr 2012
The Chagos Islanders
Author: Jon Lunn
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note explores the complex outstanding disputes arising from the British Government decision between 1968 and 1973 to clear the entire Chargos Archipelago of its inhabitants to build a US military base. More on «The Chagos Islanders»
February 2011
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16 Feb 2011
The Samburu Community Protocol
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
The community protocol of the Samburu, pastoralists living in Kenya, is an articulation of the integral role of Samburu breeds in their culture and the breeds' importance to the world. More on «The Samburu Community Protocol»
September 2008
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Sep 2008
Transnational Governmentality and Resource Extraction
Author: Suzana Sawyer, Edmund Terence Gomez
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
This paper examines the effects of public-private partnerships in the field of natural resources extraction on indigenous people. More on «Transnational Governmentality and Resource Extraction»
February 2008
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Feb 2008
The Starbucks/Ethiopian Coffee Saga
Author: James Watson, Jeremy Streatfeild
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
This note explores the possibility that geographical indications (GIs) can be used to support economic development in developing and least developed countries (LDCs). More on «The Starbucks/Ethiopian Coffee Saga»
January 2008
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2008
Addressing the Land Claims of Indigenous Peoples
Author: Lawrence E Susskind, Isabelle Anguelovski
Publisher: MIT Center for International Studies (CIS)
This study examines how indigenous people can survive in the context of a dominant culture that does not allow them to remain true to their traditional values or way of life. More on «Addressing the Land Claims of Indigenous Peoples»
January 2004
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2004
Indigenous to Indigenous Cooperation
Author: Axel Borchgrevink
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
This report evaluates the cooperation between the Norwegian section of the Saami Council and two independent organizations in Africa since 2002: the Organization of Indigenous Peoples of Africa, based in Tanzania, and the First People of the Kalahari... More on «Indigenous to Indigenous Cooperation» -
2004
Is Botswana Advancing or Regressing in its Democracy?
Author: Themba Michael Sokhulu
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
This paper provides a brief background on the electoral democracy of Botswana, showing early warning signs of the regress of democracy in the country. More on «Is Botswana Advancing or Regressing in its Democracy?» -
2004
Namibia Elections and Conflict Management
Author: Kemi Ogunsanya
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
This paper explores election-related conflicts in Namibia and the ongoing debate for electoral reform. More on «Namibia Elections and Conflict Management» -
2004
Race, Citizenship and Violence in Transitioning Societies
Author: Nahla Valji
Publisher: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
This report examines citizen engagement on issues of race and citizenship in transitional societies. More on «Race, Citizenship and Violence in Transitioning Societies »
October 2002
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Oct 2002
Minority Languages and Public Administration
Author: Alexander H. E. Morawa
Publisher: European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI)
This paper analyzes the minority languages issues based on the Diergaardt et al. More on «Minority Languages and Public Administration»
