Marginalised forest people need your support in Liberia.
The Social Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development supports rural communities to defend and protect their rights using a community development approach which aims to create spaces for communities’ voices to be heard in decision making process at a local and national level with a particular focus on the voices of women and youth and to engage in development alternatives including economically and environmentally sustainable small and medium scale enterprises.
This guide is intended for the directors and staff of local, community-based organizations, national civil society organizations, faith-based organizations, government actors, and other community land protection advocates and activists. the Guide refers to these groups as “facilitating organizations,” and their field staff as “facilitators.”
Read more ...This guide describes what a contract is and discusses different types of contracts that communities and investors might sign. It also explains how to make sure the contract is worded clearly, so that everyone has the same understanding of the agreements that are being made.
Read more ...This guide provides recommendations for how advocates and community leaders can best support communities to prepare for and, if they so wish, engage in empowered contract negotiations with investors seeking to use community lands and natural resources for their businesses.
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