PLAAS | Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies
WEBMay 27, 2024 · Digital Tech in African Agriculture: The Case of German Actors. Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies at the University of the Western Cape. PLAAS does research, policy engagement & training about the dynamics of …
Land - Plaas
WEBPLAAS has played a leading role in conducting research on ‘land grabbing’ in Africa, documenting specific cases and analysing the drivers, actors and outcomes of large-scale land deals, with a focus on land displacement and implications for agrarian change and rural livelihoods. As well as our own research initiatives, we have also convened ...
Postgraduate Diploma - Plaas
WEBEnquires may be directed to Ms Carla Henry, the Postgraduate Programme Administrator. Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) Email: postgraduates@plaas.org.za. Tel: +27 21 959 3727/3733. Fax: +27 21 959 3732. University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, …
Who we are - Plaas
WEBVision and Mission. PLAAS does research, policy engagement, teaching and training about the dynamics of chronic poverty and structural inequality in Southern Africa, with a particular emphasis on the key role of restructuring and contesting land holding and agro-food systems in the subcontinent and beyond. Our mission emphasises the central ...
Academic Programme - Plaas
WEBThe Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) is based in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Western Cape. PLAAS is internationally recognised for its expertise in research, policy engagement and teaching on issues related to poverty, inequality and vulnerability in agro-food systems.
Publications - Plaas
WEBA list of PLAAS recent publications. Research Reports, Journal Articles, Working Papers, Policy Briefs etc.
PLAAS Concludes Pan-African Online Course on the Political …
WEBCAPE TOWN, 05 May 2023. The Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) last week concluded another pan-African programme on the political economy of land governance, with 71 participants from 21 countries. This short course is hosted by PLAAS at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in collaboration with the African Land Policy ...
Research | Plaas | Land, Agriculture, Poverty, Fisheries and more
WEBPoverty and Social Policy. Our research covers diverse areas, ranging from land and tenure reform, land investment and agro-food restructuring, fisheries and ecosystem management, to social protection and informal self employment. In all this work, our key focus is on the causes and dynamics of inequality and structural poverty, on the economic ...
Apply now: Postgraduate Diploma in Poverty, Land and Agrarian ... - Plaas
WEBOct 23, 2020 · The Postgraduate Diploma in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies is a unique programme offered by PLAAS, at the University of the Western Cape. It is the only programme in the land and agrarian studies field offered at a South African University, and accredited at NQF level 8. It offers: Internationally recognised lecturers with established ...
PhD Programme - Plaas
WEBEnquiries. Enquires may be directed to Ms Carla Henry, the Postgraduate Programme Administrator. Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) Email: postgraduates@plaas.org.za. Tel: +27 21 959 3727/3733. Fax: +27 21 959 3732. University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, …