Tag: agricultural land
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Agr[ar]ian change below the radar screen : rising farmland acquisitions by domestic investors in west Africa : what are the implications for food production and smallholder farming?
Abstract: A 2010 survey in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger determined the scale of land acquisition by domestic investors in West Africa. Most acquisitions took place after 2000. Most investors are urban. Formal tenure on customary land is difficult. A move to involve smallholders should be encouraged. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Nelen, Joost; Traoré,…
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The green rush : the global race for farmland and the rights of land users
Abstract: This article questions the claimed advantages of land grab. It is likely that the poorest farmers will be priced out from these emerging markets for land rights, and that the interests of those depending on the commons will be ignored. Security of tenure for the rural poor must be protected. Author(s): De Schutter, Olivier…
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‘Land grabs’ in Africa : can the deals work for development
Abstract: sl241slmult0The paper looks at the recent wave of large-scale land acquisitions in poorer countries which has sparked a major debate. It analyzes how these investments can either create new opportunities to improve local living standards, or further marginalize the poor. Author(s): Cotula, Lorenzo; Vermeulen, Sonja Source(s): , IIED briefing [4] p., ill., graphs, maps…
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Land grab or development opportunity? : agricultural investment and international land deals in Africa
Abstract: The first detailed study of large scale land acquisitions in Africa analyses the modalities and likely impacts. highlighting the possible opportunities if things are managed well and warns of the risks to food security and rural development if contracts are not properly negotiated and enforced. Author(s): Cotula, Lorenzo Source(s): , viii, 120 p., ill.,…
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Managing natural resources for sustainable livelihoods : uniting science and praticipation
Abstract: Shows how management of local resources can be done best by the local community for the local community. Presents successful new approaches to collective decision-making and principles of good practice. Covers common property, protected areas, forests, soil and water management. Author(s): Pound, Barry Source(s): , xx, 252 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2003 Earthscan…