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This paper aims to describe the status of land reform in Cambodia by looking at the
background information, general approaches and basic types of land reform from the
world’s views and experience, and the efforts taken thus far on land reform in Cambodia.
The paper also reflects on key elements, principles, good and bad experiences,
innovations, achievements and challenges around the issues of Cambodia’s land reform. It
also touches on theories and practices of land reform, and provides future perspectives on
Cambodia’s land reform, such as Comprehensive Land Policy Framework, Spatial
Planning Policy, Land Consolidation, etc. Last but not least, the paper also explains the
different approaches for the Cambodian land sector reform.

The attached document describes the critical nature of property rights for women and how these rights can enhance women's dignity, security, and freedom.

This resource was released by the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) at the International Workshop on Gender and Forest Tenure in Asia and Collective Forest Tenure Reform in China shows that despite more understanding, more resources, and policy recommendations, women continue to be largely marginalized and ignored or exploited in community based resource management processes throughout Asia. This research provides the most comprehensive continent wide analysis on the status of forest tenure rights and gender rights. This is a collection of briefs and case studies. We have included the document in it's entirety. To download specific portions of this resource, go to the Rights and Resources Initiative website at the below link.

This is an expert paper prepared for the UN WOMEN expert group meeting "Good Practices in Realizing Women's Rights to Productive Resources, with a focus on Land" in Geneva, Switzerland 25-27 June 2012.

This report covers a variety of topics including marriage, divorce, matrimonial property, and succession. Copies of relevant laws are included as annexes but may not be up-to-date.

Full citation: FAO, "Respecting free, prior and informed consent," 3 GOVERNANCE OF TENURE TECHNICAL GUIDE (2014).

Full citation: AUC, ECA, AfDB, "Large-scale land based investments in Africa: Synthesis Report," LAND POLICY INITIATIVE REPORT (December 2013).

Full citation: IFAD, "Gender and Rural Development Brief: Europe and Central Asia," IFAD BRIEF (2013).

Full citation: Prugl, E., Razavi, S. and Reysoo, F., "Gender and Agriculture After Neoliberalism," UNRISD WORKSHOP REPORT (September 2013).

Full citation: Menon, N., Rodgers, Y. and Kennedy, A., "Land Reform and Welfare in Vietnam: Why Gender of the Land-Rights Holder Matters," (December 2013).

Full citation: RISD, "Securing Land Rights Project: A Working Paper on Land Tenur Regularization in Rwanda," RISD WORKING PAPER (2013).

Full citation: Kelkar, G., "At the Threshold of Economic Empowerment: Women, Work and Gender Regimes in Asia," ILO WORKING PAPER (2013).

Full citation: Pritchard, J., Lesniewska, F., Lomax, T., Ozinga, S. and Morel, C., "Securing community land and resource rights in Africa: A guide to legal reform and best practices," FERN, FPP, & CED PUBLICATION (January 2014).

Full citation: Scalise, E. and Hannay, L., "Land Policy Reform for Women in Liberia," FOCUS ON AFRICA BRIEF (December 2013).

Full citation: Scalise, E., "Women's Land Rights Considerations for Kenya's Draft Community Lands Bill: Review and Recommendations," LANDESA REPORT (December 2013).

Full citation: Doss, C., Kovarik, C., Peterman, A., Quisumbing, A. and van den Bold, M., "Gender Inequalities in Ownership and Control of Land in Africa: Myths versus Reality," 01308 IFPRI DISCUSSION PAPER (December 2013).

Full citation: Landesa, "Women Transforming Indian Agriculture," LANDESA REPORT (April 2013).

Full citation: UN Women, "Progress of the World's Women: In Pursuit of Justice," UN WOMEN REPORT (2011).

Full citation: Farnworth, C., Sundell, M.F., Nzioki, A., Shivutse, V. and Davis, M., Transforming Gender Relations in Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa, Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (2013).

Full citation: Forest Peoples Programme, "Protection of the right to land, territory and natural resources in regional and international law in Africa: A Toolkit for NGOs in the Democratic Republic of Congo," (2013).

Full citation: Daley, E., Osorio, M. and Park, C. M. Y., "The Gender and Equity Implications of Land-Related Investments on Land Access and Labour and Income-Generating Opportunities: A Case Study of Selected Agricultural Investments in LAO PDR," FAO REPORT (2013).

Full citation: FAO, "The Gender and Equity Implications of Land-Related Investments on Land Access and Labour and Income-Generating Opportunities in Northern Ghana: A Case Study of Integrated Tamale Fruit Company," FAO REPORT (2013).

Full citation: Daley, E., and Park, C. M. Y., "The Gender and Equity Implications of Land-Related Investments on Land Access and Labour and Income-Generating Opportunities: A Case Study of Selected Agricultural Investments in Northern Tanzania," FAO REPORT (2013).

Full citation: Gender, Agriculture, & Assets Project, "Learning from Eight Agricultural Development Interventions in Africa and South Asia," IFPRI PROJECT (2014).

Full citation: TAWLA, "Position Paper on Gender Mainstreaming of the Constitution Review Process of Tanzania," TAWLA PAPER (2013).

Full citation: ILC, "Village land use planning in rangelands in Tanzania: good practice and lessons learned," 3 ILC ISSUE PAPER (2013).

Full citation: Khan, H. (J.D.), "Practitioner's Guide: Islamic Law," INPROL REPORT (July 2013).

Full citation: Spichiger, R., Broegaard, R. B., Pedersen, R. H., and Ravnborg, H. M., "Land administration, gender equality and development cooperation: Lessons learned and challenges ahead," 30 DIIS REPORT (2013).

Full citation: Pedersen, R. H. and Haule, S., "Women, Donors and Land Administration: The Tanzania Case," 19 DIIS WORKING PAPER (2013).

Full citation: Sulle, E. and Nelson, F., "Biofuels Investment and Community Land Tenure in Tanzania: The Case of Bioshape, Kilwa District," 73 FUTURE AGRICULTURES WORKING PAPER (2013).

Full citation: Rugadya, M. and Scalise, E., "Developing a National Land Policy in Uganda: A Learning Process," LANDESA REPORT (2013).

Full citation: ODI, "The geography of poverty, disasters and climate extremes in 2030," ODI/DFID REPORT (2013).

Full citation: Naidoo, S., Davis, C. and Van Garderen, E. A., "Forests, Rangelands and Climate Change in Southern Africa," 12 FAO FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE WORKING PAPER (2013).

Full citation: De Wit, P., "Land Inventory and Land Management Planning in Sinoe County," LAND COMMISSION OF LIBERIA REPORT (2012).

Full citation: De Wit, P., "Land Rights, Private Use Permits and Forest Communities," LAND COMMISSION OF LIBERIA REPORT (2012).

Full citation:PANAP, "Women Reclaim Our Seeds," PANAP REPORT (2013).

Full citation: UNEP-UN, "Women and Natural Resources: Unlocking the Peacebuilding Potential," UNITED NATIONS REPORT (2013).

Full citation: ICJ, "Women's Access to Justice in Kazakhstan: Identifying the Obstacles & Need for Change," ICJ REPORT (2013).

Full citation: COLARP, "Land Acquisition Dynamics in Nepal: Actors, Processes and Effect," 1 COLARP POLICY BRIEF (September 2013).

Full citation: de Brauw, A., "Gender, Control, and Crop Choice in Northern Mozambique," 1333 IFPRI Discussion Paper (March 2014).