Can Government-Allocated Land Contribute to Food Security? Intrahousehold Analysis of West Bengal’s Microplot Allocation Program
Published By: IFPRI on eSS | Published Date: December, 01 , 2013Secure land rights are a critical, but often overlooked, factor in achieving household food security and improved nutritional status in rural areas of developing countries. This study evaluates the impact of India’s land-allocation and registration program in West Bengal, a program that targets poor populations and promotes the inclusion of women’s names on land titles. [IFPRI Discussion Paper 01310].
Author(s): Florence Santos, Diana Fletschner, Vivien Savath, Amber Peterman | Posted on: Feb 17, 2014 | Views(856) | Download (534)