New Land Bill process in Ecuador excludes citizen participation
FIAN International calls for participation of social movements and organizations in the development and adoption of the new Land Bill in Ecuador
The Committee for Food Sovereignty in the National Assembly has begun in 2014 the process of debating a “Bill of Productive Lands” without citizen participation, including organizations and social movements linked to struggles for land and territory.
In response, FIAN International has sent a letter to the National Assembly of Ecuador calling for mechanisms that guarantee widespread and active participation of social organizations throughout the bill development process.
Moreover, the letter highlights that such approach may prevent the collection of peoples’ demands for the realization of their right to adequate food, land and territory.