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CUSTOMARY LAND ACT (NO 19 OF 2016)
The customary land Act of 2016 is the legal framework for the administration and management of customary land in Malawi.
CUSTOMARY LAND ACT (NO 19 OF 2016)
The customary land Act of 2016 is the legal framework for the administration and management of customary land in Malawi.
CUSTOMARY LAND ACT (NO 19 OF 2016)
The customary land Act of 2016 is the legal framework for the administration and management of customary land in Malawi.
Malawi National Guidelines on Integrated Catchment Management and Rural Infrastructure - Volume II
Volume II comprises practical activities targeted at village level. It explains village level planning processes, and how the Village Level Action Plans formed are turned into on-farm and community activities. Step-by-step technical guidance is given for a range of measures, from (for example) conservation agriculture and agroforestry, to gully rehabilitation and forest management.
Call for Proposals - CEPA Customary Land Governance Project Documentation of Lessons Learnt
Terms of reference for a consultancy assignment to document and consolidate lessons; and package clear policy proposals for consideration in the nationwide rollout of inclusive customary land governance based on lessons from the ‘Strengthening Land Governance System for Smallholder Farmers in Malawi’ Project.
A Review of the Land Bills 2013
An analysis of the drafting issues within and between the land bills as well as between the land bills and related legislation touching on land matters such as those dealing with forestry, water, environment and wildlife. The paper provides a summary of the proposals for addressing the issues identified and highlighted in the analysis
An Outline of Select Mining Policy and Legislation Frameworks from East and Southern Africa
An outline of key provisions from mining policy and legislation from some selected countries
An Overview of Communal Land Tenure in Namibia - Unlocking its Economic Potential
An overview of the provision of secure tenure over commonage land rights
Assessing the Impact of Customary Land Rights Registration on Credit Access by Farmers in Tanzania - A Case Study on Mbozi District
An assessing of how far and to what extent rural land tilting conducted by customary land administration system has managed to promote poor farmers in assessing credit
Assessment of Mining Policy Implementation in Malawi
A presentation of the findings of the study on mining governance that is aimed at assessing the extent to which ongoing mining activities comply with the existing regulatory framework
Assessment of Policy Implementation of Relocation Programmes - A Case of Nacala Railway Project
Assessing the implementation of the relocation policy of the Nacala Railway project. The study focused on Mwanza and Neno
CEPA reports Substantial Progress in Mining Governance Project
An article on the progress that CEPA has made in strengthening mining governance
CEPA Spearheads Oversight Role on Mining Sector
An article on CEPAs oversight role in the mining sector
CEPA Strategic Plan 2011-2015
A guiding document on the framework for strengthening the governance and management structure and programme focus areas for Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy for the period 2011 to 2015
CEPA Strategic Plan 2016-2020
A guiding document on the framework for strengthening the governance and management structure and programme focus areas for Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy for the period 2015 to 2020
Civil Society Engagement in Environmental Policy Processes Project Baseline Report
A report on a baseline study conducted for the CSEEPP Project
Climate Smart Agriculture Policy Review
A review of policies and strategies related to climate smart agriculture
Conversions of Customary Lands to Leasehold Titles - Zambia
This brief analyses the conversion process and its impact on rural communities, and discusses proposed solutions for securing customary land rights in Zambia.
DF Lead Farmer Extension and Training Guide on Sustainable Agriculture
The guide contains technical information, and takes into consideration lessons learnt from field experiences. It incorporates step-by-step construction procedures which are easier to follow, simplified to the level of an extension worker and Lead Farmer. The guide also promotes low cost but more sustainable approaches that will assist the farmers to use land-based natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Effects of Land Tenure and Property Rights on Agricultural Productivity in Ethiopia, Namibia and Bangladesh
A discussion on the issues related to land tenure system, land rights, agricultural productivity and the effects of climate change. The paper presents an overall view of the above-mentioned themes in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, namely in Ethiopia, Namibia and Bangladesh
Elements for a Mines and Minerals Development Bill
This short brief outlines some of the key issues that have been highlighted and some recommendations that may be considered to improve the draft bill.
FAO Land Tenure Studies 6 - The design of land consolidation pilot projects in Central and Eastern Europe
This study provides advice on what countries could do to start a land consolidation pilot project. The guide is based on work undertaken by the Land Tenure Service together with its partners over several years
FAO Land Tenure Studies 8 - Access to rural land and land administration after violent conflicts
This volume supports land tenure and land administration specialists who participate in the recreation of land tenure and its administration in countries following violent conflicts
FAO Land Tenure Studies 9 - Good governance in land tenure and administration
This volume supports land tenure and land administration professionals and their partners who are committed to improving governance in a land administration system or in an institution managing lands held under customary tenure.
Grabbing land in Malawi
This brief explores the role that grabbing of land in Malawi plays contributing to the distribution of land in Malawi. It focuses on various forms of malpractice, corruption or opportunistic behaviours associated with land transfers.
Handling land- Innovative Tools for Land Governance and Secure Tenure
The book features land tools developed by the Global Land Tool Network which offer practical ways to solve problems in land administration and management. These range from a simple checklist for conducting a survey or a set of software and accompanying protocols, to a broad set of guidelines and approaches
Implications of Nacala Corridor Project to Communities
A case study on the implications of Nacala Project to communities
Improving Land Administration and Management in Bangladesh
The report discusses regulations on land use, transfers, acquisition and settlement, various aspects of land administration and management in Bangladesh
Improving Land Sector Governance in Malawi - Implementation of the Land Governance Assessment Framework
This report assesses the status of Land governance in Malawi using the Land Governance Assessment Framework (LGAF)
Land Administration for Sustainable Development
The book explains how land administration systems have evolved from linking cadastral land records to demonstrating their inherent power for sharing spatial information that can change the world. It presents ten principles of land administration, along with a toolbox of best practices for realizing the land management paradigm of land tenure, land value, land use, and land development and it also provides ways of dealing with the challenges that land administration systems face to ensure the vision of economic development, social justice, environmental protection, and good governance.
Land and Agrarian Reform- Historical Background and Challenges
A brief history of how we have come to have the policies and laws that govern land ownership in Malawi
Land Tenure Systems and their Impacts on Food Security and Sustainable Development in Africa
This paper develops an analytic perspective of the linkages between land tenure, food security and sustainable development in the African context
Malawi Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (MWEITI) Scoping Study
A scoping study commissioned by the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) of the Malawi Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (MWEITI) to prepare the MSGs decision to define the scope for the start of the EITI reporting cycle
Model Mining Development Policy
The model policy seeks to provide direction for developing an efficient regulatory and management framework to stimulate private sector investment into the mining sector and ensure that the country benefits in terms of improved revenue, employment creation and sustainable economic development.
Nacala Corridor Railway Line Relocations - A Case study of Dyna Binali
A case study on land relocation and compensation practices in national development projects
Natures Voice - Volume 5 Issue 1
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 5 Issue 2
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 6 Issue 1
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 7 Issue 1 2011
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 7 Issue 2
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 10 Issue 1
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 11 Issue 2
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 7 Issue 1
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 9 Issue 2
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Organic Manure - A Sustainable Means to Achieve National Food Security and Economic Empowerment
A compilation of experience highlighting importance of organic manure for sustainable agriculture production in Malawi
Policy Brief on Irrigation Policy
A brief overview of the National Irrigation Policy and Development Strategy (2000)
Policy Brief on Land Resources Management Policy and Strategy
A brief overview of the National Land Resources Management Policy and Strategy (2000)
Policy Brief on National Land Resources Management Policy and Strategy (2000)
This policy serves as an instrument for conservation of land for agriculture and indicates land use and management measures that will help balance and regulate the competing land use for different activities such as forestry and human settlements.
Review of the Draft Mines and Minerals Bill 2015
An analysis and review the draft Mines and Minerals Bill 2015 to highlight the gaps and weaknesses identified in various policy debates and dialogues.
Securing Land and Property Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Local Institutions
A look into the various land titling systems in Africa
Status of Policy and Legal Framework for Mining in Malawi
An outline of key policy considerations towards a more responsive mining governance framework
Summary of the Review of the Land Bills 2013
This paper has highlighted some of the key concerns expressed by various civil society organizations such as Land Net, Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace, Action Aid International Malawi and Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy.
Sustainability of the Malawi Farm Input Subsidy Programme
A policy brief on an assessment of the sustainability of the national Fertilizer Input Subsidy Programme (FISP)
Tanzania Resettlement Policy Framework
This document provides overall guidance on the process of resettlement, in accordance to the Tanzanian laws, and the principles and policy objectives.
The 2012-2013 Budget Analysis for the Agriculture Sector
An analysis of the 2012/13 budget estimates for the Agriculture and Food Security sector.
The Effects of Rural Land Certification in Securing Land Rights - A Case of Amhra Region, Ethiopia
An analysis on the effects of rural land certification in securing land rights in Amhara region. It also looks at the status of land improvement activities made by land holders after government certification programme and extent and composition of disputes over land.
The Gender Implications of Joint Land Tilting in Ethiopia
A highlight on the gender implications of joint Land tilting in Ethiopia.
Unbundling Land Administrative Reform - Demand for Second Stage Land Certification in Ethiopia
An analysis on the effectiveness of the second stage Land Certification in Ethiopia which involves GPS measurement and computer registration.
Urban Customary Land Practices in Malawi - A Catalyst for Growth of Informal settlement
The research seeks to find out the cause of customary land practices in Zomba, how it has contributed to the spread of unplanned settlements and ways to address the problem in a bid to improve housing situation and socio-economic development for the all income groups, with a special focus on the low income group in the city
Who Benefits from Land Titling - Lessons from Bolivia and Laos
An illustration on the concern of uneven impacts of formalisation programmes, especially their potentially negative impacts on women
FMA Machinga Chipamba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Chipojola Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Dalamponda-Makumba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Kachato Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Kwilasya Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Lipongo Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Liundi Milala Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Makaluka Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Malajira Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Matandika Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Mbawe Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Mdere Mlelemba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Mitawa Nsinji Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Mliwo Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Naungu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Ndaje-Nkula Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Ntawira - Mlomba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Chafisi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Chilerawalanda Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Chinjoka-Chipingu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Duwu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Gudugudu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Kavikula Block 2
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Lazalo-Gausi-Zawo Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Lwasozi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Mnyukuzi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Mutuwanjobvu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Nthaghabo Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Thundwe Block 1B
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Walula Block 1 A
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chanika Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Chanika Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chazama Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chenthe Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chifwerekete Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Chifwerekete Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chifwerekete I and II Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Kajaliza Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mandwe Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mkomba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mndinda Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mnguluwe Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mpamila Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mpamira Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Mponda Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Msankhire Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Nyanga Block- Chichewa
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Nyanga Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Nyanja Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Nyanja Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Sambakunsi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Sambakusi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Undi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
Status of Forests and Tree Management in Malawi
The paper looks at the history of forest conservation in Malawi and at forest cover trends in Malawi
Striking a Balance - Wetland Management and Policy Gaps
A keynote address on how wetlands are managed and the policy gaps
FMA Machinga Chidenga-Mangulu-Nsanama Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Chikwakwata-Nyama-Mangaka Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
9th Southern Africa Civil Society Forum Climate Change Statement
Statement on the 9t Southern Africa Civil Society Forum on Climate change
9th Southern Africa Civil Society Forum- Acting Together Ensuring Accountability
9th southern Africa Civil Society Forum-Acting Together Ensuring Accountability
A Guide to the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology ROAM
A handbook to guide assessment teams through the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM)
A Review of Policy and International Instruments on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management in Malawi- Towards Development of Comprehensive Policy Frameworks
A review of policy and international instruments on climate change and disaster and risk management in Malawi
A Study of the Economic and Social Impact of Three Irrigation Schemes in Dedza and Ntcheu Districts
A study to assess the extent to which forecasts that were made about social and economic benefits of rural irrigation schemes were realise d on the ground
A World of Opportunity Map 2015
A map showing areas where forests or woodlands can grow naturally but are diminished by human impact, so that the forest is either missing or its density is significantly reduced. It is intended to inform policy-making at the global level
Arborvitae Volume 45 - Forest Landscape Restoration Potential and Impacts
A newsletter that has issues to do with forest landscape restoration potential and impacts
Community Experiences with Climate change - Case Study of Salima District
A compilation of case studies on community climate change experience in Salima district
Economic Valuation and Restoration Carbon Accrual
Assessing the net economic benefits and carbon mitigation potential of Forest Landscape Restoration
Forest Landscape Restoration Overview
An overview of forest landscape restoration. It incorporates many diverse land uses - based on the context of the land and the needs of the community
Hyogo Framework for Action- Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters
Lessons from adaptation, sustainable energy and community forestry
Restoration Opportunity Assessment Methodology Briefing Note
A briefing note on the Restoration Opportunity Assessment Methodology (ROAM)
Restoration Opportunity Assessment Methodology ROAM
A guide for interested users to identify landscapes that offer opportunities for restoration considered at a national and subnational level; and to gain preliminary information about those lands in order to undertake successful restoration planning and eventual implementation
The Bonn Challenge and Landscape Restoration
A practical, action-orientated platform to facilitate the implementation of several existing international commitments that require restoration, including the CBD Aichi Target 15, the UNFCCC REDD+ goal and the Rio+20 land degradation target
The Bonn Challenge Phase 2
A global goal to restore 150 million hectares of degraded and deforested lands by 2020
The Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration
A publication on the advantages of joining global partnership on forest landscape restoration
Agricultural Research Master Plan 1995
A five year plan to guide planning and execution of research programmes for the development of agriculture in Malawi
Agriculture Sector Wide Approach (ASWAp)
A brief presentation on the ASWAp
Brief Summary of Policies and Strategies in the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation 2002
A presentation on the policies and strategies in the agriculture sector
EIA Process in Malawi
Guidelines that provide a list of projects that require an EIA, and a list of projects that may require an EIA
Electricity Act 2004
The Act provides information on the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity
Energy Regulation Act 2004
The Act defines the functions and powers of the Energy Regulatory Authority and provides for licensing of energy undertakings
Irrigation Act 2001
An Act to make provision for the sustainable development and management of irrigation, protection of the environment from irrigation related degradations, establishment of the National Irrigation Board
Land Bill 2012
This Bill seeks to make provision for land in Malawi and for all matters relating to land
Malawi Agricultural Sector Wide Approach
The ASWAp is a single comprehensive programme and budget framework that has a formalized process for better donor coordination and harmonization of investment and alignment of funding arrangements between Government of Malawi and donors in the agricultural sector
National Environmental Action Plan Vol I 1994
An analysis of major environmental issues and measures to alleviate them, promote sustainable use of natural resources in Malawi, and to develop an environmental protection and management plan
National Irrigation Policy and Development Strategy 2000
National Policy and strategy on irrigation and irrigation related issues
National Land Policy 2002
The policy provides a sound institutional framework for land management and introduces, among others, much needed procedures for more effective land based investment selection, land market transactions and management of development at all levels
National Land Resources Management Policy and Strategy 2000
Policy and strategy on national land resources management
National Physical Development Plan Volume 1 1987
A document on the integration of social, economic and physical development, spatially balanced development, human settlements and service centres, and the use of land
National Physical Development Plan Volume 2 1987
A document on integration of social, economic and physical development, spatially balanced development, human settlements and service centres and the use of land
National Water Policy 2005
The National Water Policy
New Agriculture Policy- A Strategic Agenda for Addressing Economic Development and Food Security in Malawi 2005
Outlines the actions to be implemented by the institution and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector in an effort to create a nation with sustainable food security and increased agro-based incomes
Vision 2020- The National Long Term Development Perspective for Malawi
The basis for short and medium term plans to achieve the vision that Malawians see for the year 2020
Tenure and REDD+ in Malawi
This tenure assessment provides an overview of the key issues and options for supporting the implementation of national reforms on tenure and land related issues that have been ongoing since 2002; while contributing to the overall enabling environment for more effective forest and REDD+ governance
Nature's Voice - Volume 12 Issue 2
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Lessons from Piloting Inclusive Customary Land Governance
The implementation of the Strengthening Land Governance Systems for Smallholder Farmers in Malawi Project provided useful lessons for scaling up the titling and registration of customary estates provided for under the Customary Land Act 2016 (CLA) and the Customary Land Regulation 2018 (CLR). This report shares the key lessons for the improvement of the governance of customary land in general and registration of customary estates in particular