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CENTRE FOR LAND REFORMS AND TRANSFROMATIVE INITIATIVES
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profile · synthesized from sources

The Center for Land Governance (CLG) is a unit of NR Management Consultants India Pvt. Ltd. that focuses on research, advocacy, policy analysis, and capacity building related to land rights and governance. It works to make land governance effective, equitable, inclusive, and transparent, particularly in India, by collaborating with government, donors, civil society, and academic institutions.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Identification of Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for Tribals
A project for Oxfam India to identify alternative livelihood opportunities for tribal communities in Maohana, Gajapati District, Odisha.
Impact Assessment and Lessons Learnt Study-Odisha Tribal Empowerment and Livelihoods Program (OTELP)
A study for the Finance Department, Govt. of Odisha, to assess the impact and lessons learned from the Odisha Tribal Empowerment and Livelihoods Program.
India-Land and Development Conference (ILDC)
An annual gathering uniting global land stakeholders and enthusiasts from the Global South to discuss critical land-related issues, foster partnerships, and promote collaborative research and impactful actions.
Operationalization of Gender Equitable Land Governance (GELG)
A project for the World Bank, India, focused on implementing gender-equitable land governance in Odisha, India.
Tracking land conflicts and potential Community Forest Rights Area
A project in partnership with RRI, Washington, focused on monitoring land conflicts and areas under the Forest Rights Act.
Viable NTFP and its Value Chain
A project for Oxfam, India, focusing on viable Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) and their value chains in Hazaribagh, Goda, and Giridih districts of Jharkhand.
Women Land Rights Mapping in India in The context of SDG
A project for the World Bank to map women's land rights in India in relation to Sustainable Development Goals.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 3 activities
    • Academic Publication Facilitation
      Facilitates academic publication by recommending submitted papers for publication following peer review, contributing to scholarly discourse on land-related issues.
    • Capacity Building in Land Governance
      Builds institutional and stakeholder capacity in land governance using knowledge and information, and functions as a repository for knowledge and human resources in this field.
    • Consulting Services in Land Governance
      Provides consulting services in the area of land governance, offering expert advice and solutions to various stakeholders.
  • Policy Advocacy & Research for Community Rights 1 activity
    • Research on Land Governance and Rights
      Conducts research and studies to expand knowledge and information on land governance, including tracking land conflicts, mapping women's land rights, identifying livelihood opportunities for tribal communities, and assessing programs like the Odisha Tribal Empowerment and Livelihoods Program.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Gender Equitable Land Governance (GELG) Initiatives
      Implements Gender Equitable Land Governance (GELG) initiatives in Odisha, India, to promote equitable land rights and access for women.
    • Mentorship for PhD Students
      Provides mentorship to PhD students during its annual conference, supporting the development of future researchers in land governance.
    • Organizing the India-Land and Development Conference
      Hosts an annual international conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, governments, businesses, and entrepreneurs for interdisciplinary dialogue on land and development, with past events featuring over 100 speakers and 350 participants.
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • CARE India Partner — Works with CARE India as a donor in land governance programs.
  • Council for Social Development Partner — Works with the Council for Social Development, an academic/research institution, on land governance research.
  • FES Partner — Partners with FES on land governance and policy initiatives.
  • FLAME University Partner — Co-hosts the ILDC 2023 conference at its campus in Pune.
  • Government of India Government — Engages with the Government of India on land governance policy and implementation.
  • Government of Odisha Government — Conducts impact assessment of the Odisha Tribal Empowerment and Livelihoods Program for the Finance Department.
  • India-Land and Development Conference Partner — Co-organized and participated in the ILDC 2020 conference as a core organizing partner.
  • Landesa Partner — Partners with Landesa, a civil society organization, on land rights initiatives.
  • NR Management Consultants India Pvt. Ltd. Partner — Center for Land Governance is a unit within NR Management Consultants India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Oxfam India Partner — Identifies alternative livelihood opportunities for tribal communities and studies NTFP value chains in Jharkhand.
  • PRADAN Partner — Collaborates with PRADAN, a civil society organization, on land and livelihood programs.
  • RNBA Partner — Works with RNBA, a civil society organization, in land rights and governance programs.
  • RRI, Washington Partner — Collaborates on tracking land conflicts and potential Community Forest Rights Areas under the Forest Rights Act.
  • State Governments Government — Collaborates with State Governments in India on land tenure and governance initiatives.
  • The World Bank Partner — Collaborates with The World Bank on land governance initiatives.
  • Vasundhara Partner — Collaborates with Vasundhara, a civil society organization, on land governance work.
  • World Bank Partner — Implements Gender Equitable Land Governance and Women Land Rights Mapping initiatives in India.