From Land Grab to Win-Win
Foreign acquisitions of farmland in Africa and elsewhere have become the focus of concern. Many observers consider them a new form of colonialism that threatens food security of the poor. However, investments could be good news if the objectives of land purchasers are reconciled with the investment needs of developing countries.
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Format: | Document biblioteca |
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Language: | English |
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2009
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Online Access: | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/AK357E http://www.fao.org/3/a-ak357e.pdf |
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Summary: | Foreign acquisitions of farmland in Africa and elsewhere have become the focus of concern. Many observers consider them a new form of colonialism that threatens food security of the poor. However, investments could be good news if the objectives of land purchasers are reconciled with the investment needs of developing countries. |
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