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Whether Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Asia and Africa are Vulnerable to Expropriation Without Fair Compensation
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février, 2017
Afrique, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Asie
This paper examines whether national expropriation and land laws in 30 countries across Asia and Africa put Indigenous Peoples and local communities at risk of expropriation without compensation. In particular, this paper examines whether national laws ensure that communities are eligible for compensation and whether eligibility requirements effectively close the door on communities seeking compensation.