From the Ground up: Land Rights Conflict and Peace in Sub-Saharan Africa

This volume is the result of the combined efforts of a number of individuals and organizations across the African continent, and beyond. It represents the continuation of a collaborative effort by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) to explore and promote understanding of the complex dimensions and causes of conflicts in Africa, with a focus on environmental aspects of conflict. ACTS is an inter-governmental policy research and training organization located in Nairobi, Kenya. The centre's mission is to strengthen the capacity of AFrican countries and institutions to harness science and technology for sustainable development. As part of its programme on biodiversity and environmental governance, ACTS promotes better understanding of the links between biodiversity, livelihoods, resource rights, gender and conflicts, as well as effective prevention and management of conflicts involving natural resources. The ISS is a regional applied policy research institute with offices in Pretoria and Cape Town with a mission to conceptualise, inform and enhance the security debate in Africa. The Institute undertakes research and analysis; supports policy formulation at national, regional and international levels, and capacity-building.