This note, part of the RAI Knowledge into Action Notes series, provides guidance on how to
ensure that agricultural investments respect existing land
rights, both formal and informal, and thereby avert land
disputes. Failure to respect land rights - in particular
country - or region-specific land tenure systems and
history, including use by pastoralists - has negative
consequences for communities and other stakeholders. It is
also financially damaging for investors who shortcut due
process and end up spending time and money dealing with land disputes.