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Category : Real property
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Connie Carter
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317446313
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 213

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Although there is no universally accepted definition of the term "land grabbing", ordinary people whose livelihoods are adversely affected by land grabbing know exactly what it is. It involves the physical capture and control of land and homes, including the usurpation of the power to decide how and when these will be used and for what purposes – with little or no prior consultation or compensation to the displaced communities. This thought-provoking book defines land grabbing, and examines aspects of the land grabs phenomenon in seven Asian countries, researched and written by country-specific legal scholars. The book provides unique perspectives on how and why land grabbing is practised in China, India, Pakistan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Indonesia, and explores the surprising role that law plays in facilitating and legitimizing land grabs in each country. In contrast to most of the literature which law focuses on foreign investors’ rights under international law, here the focus is on domestic laws and legal infrastructures. Finding that Asian States need to move beyond existing regimes that govern land to a regime that encourages more equitable land rights allocation and protection of stakeholders’ rights, the book urges further research in the nexus between the use of law to facilitate development. Land Grabs in Asia is the first book to explore land grabbing in multiple jurisdictions in Asia. As such, it will appeal to students and scholars of law and development, law and society, and international relations, as well as being essential reading for development policy-makers and government ministers.

Author: Tsuyoshi Kotaka
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824825195
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 406

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The Asia-Pacific region with its rapid urbanization has generated an immediate need for both land use control and compulsory purchase by national and local governments. This book takes a comparative look at land use laws in ten Asia-Pacific countries (Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand) as well as in the United States. A land use scholar from each country describes and analyzes compulsory land acquisition and the means through which property owners can seek compensation when government regulations or policies become so burdensome that they approach the effect of compulsory purchase. The book's major themes are land use control and eminent domain (compulsory purchase). Contributors examine land use control by focusing on land ownership, statutory framework, land use plans and planning, zoning, building regulations, courts and common law, and regulatory taking among the eleven countries. Sections on eminent domain cover the right of government to take or reclaim private property. General topics discussed include the source of authority (often a country's constitution), the public purpose and the extent of power, compensation, due process, the importance of plans, the effect of a "colonial" legal system, and the accommodation of indigenous peoples' land rights. With the publication of this volume, legal scholars and practicing land use lawyers will be able to analyze and compare for the first time the individual legal approaches of developed and developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Contributors: David L. Callies, Li-Fu Chen, Anton Cooray, Glenys Godlovitch, Tsuyoshi Kotaka, Murray J. Raff, William J. M. Ricquier, Eathipol Srisawaluck, Won Woo Suh, Grace Xavier, Zhen Xian Bin.

Author: United Nations. Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East
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Category : Corporations, Foreign
Languages : en
Pages : 100

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Author: Baker & McKenzie (Firm)
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Category : Investments, Foreign
Languages : en
Pages : 21

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Author: Paul Davidson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136391789
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 369

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Investment In South East Asia covers much more than the law and policy relating to foreign investment in South East Asia. It provides a comprehensive, readable and practical guide to all aspects of investment. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are the countries covered. The main areas of coverage for each country are: Investment Policy Business Entities Regulatory and Development Agencies Restrictions on Foreign Investment Tax Structure Labour Relations Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution asean Investment in South East Asia also includes brief notes on the people, history, economy, infrastructure and culture of each country, and will provide an invaluable reference for all investors in South East Asia

Author: Pravakar Sahoo
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 8132215362
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 378

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During the 1990s, the governments of South Asian countries acted as ‘facilitators’ to attract FDI. As a result, the inflow of FDI increased. However, to become an attractive FDI destination as China, Singapore, or Brazil, South Asia has to improve the local conditions of doing business. This book, based on research that blends theory, empirical evidence, and policy, asks and attempts to answer a few core questions relevant to FDI policy in South Asian countries: Which major reforms have succeeded? What are the factors that influence FDI inflows? What has been the impact of FDI on macroeconomic performance? Which policy priorities/reforms needed to boost FDI are pending? These questions and answers should interest policy makers, academics, and all those interested in FDI in the South Asian region and in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
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Category : Asia, Southeastern
Languages : en
Pages : 88

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Author: United Nations. Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East. Secretariat
Publisher:
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Category : Investments, Foreign
Languages : en
Pages : 186

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Author: Cch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789041124203
Category : Business law
Languages : en
Pages : 786

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For expert guidance on setting the correct framework for business - rules, regulations, laws and practices - in Asia Pacific countries, this immensely useful volume stands alone. Written by a renowned panel of legal and business experts from fourteen Asia Pacific countries - China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, Australia and Myanmar, Doing Business in Asia provides comprehensive coverage of a multitude of business and legal issues in quick, concise terms. Among the topics included for each country are the following: statistical summary business incentives and disincentives taxation import and export controls labour and nationality laws currency transactions local finance: sources, regulations, securities contract, commercial and company law transport and shipping settlement of disputes insurance rights and restrictions governing land ownership intellectual property system law and government With a unique cross-comparative approach to the content for all fourteen countries, and individual country indexes for easy location of information, this authoritative reference guide is an essential tool for investors, corporate advisers, management consultants, business professionals, and legal and tax practitioners doing business in Asia. This title forms part of the Asia Business Law Series. The Asia Business Law Series is published in cooperation with CCH Asia and provides updated and reliable practical guidelines, legislation and case law, in order to help practitioners, policy makers and scholars understand how business is conducted in the rapidly growing Asian market. This book was originally published by CCH Asia as the loose-leaf Doing Business in Asia