The Impact Measurement and Knowledge Team of Oxfam Novib published a new book collecting stories about influencing networks working in a variety of thematic fields.
This book narrates the experiences of nine networks that work on several issues, including land rights. It focuses on learning about partnerships and how these can be mutually beneficial within the context of a network. In addition, the stories reflect on the role of capacity development. Thereby illustrating how being part of a network can help organizations offset each other's weaknesses while also let organizations benefit from each other strengths.
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- Influencing intergovernmental organisations
- Influencing national governments
- Influencing at multiple levels
“LAND RIGHTS NOW” IN LIBERIA
The publication includes a chapter on the Land Rights Now campaign launched in 2016 by ILC, Oxfam and RRI in solidarity with the struggles of Indigenous Peoples and local communities seeking to secure their land rights. The chapter shows how the Civil Society Organization Working Group on Land Rights Reform in Liberia in collaboration with the global campaign Land Rights Now successfully called on the Government of Liberia to pass a Pro-Community Land Rights Act that would ultimately improve the lives of 3 million Liberians.
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