A primer on defending Myanmar’s customary tenure systems This Primer promotes a deeper understanding and appreciation of Myanmar’s customary tenure systems, which are under threat…
TNI’s Commentary on VFV in Myanmar
A Commentary by TNI (Transnational Institute) The recently adopted amendment by parliament to the 2012 Vacant, Fallow and Virgin Lands Management Law (VFV Law) has…
A Commentary on Vacant, Fallow and Virgin Land Management Law in Myanmar
A Commentary by Jason Gelbort The Government of Myanmar’s approach to land policy risks increasing land conflicts and exacerbating current challenges in formal peace negotiations.…
LIOH’s Commentary on NLUP Forum 2018
We, Land in Our Hands (LIOH), welcome the initiative to develop a new land law. However, we strongly believe that law making process needs to be democratic that enables participation of affected and vulnerable people in decision making; guarantees the right of ethnic peoples & community to govern and manage land & natural resources; and solves existing land conflicts with socially just way.
LIOH’s Comment on the Draft National Land Use Policy
National Land Use Policy of Myanmar: Our Response and Recommendations “The land use policy will have significant impacts on all land use types in the…