From Land Grab to Win-Win - Seizing the Opportunities of International Investments in Agriculture

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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Year of publication:	2009
Institutions:	Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations ; FAO Economic and Social Development Department
Subject:	Land grab \| FDI \| investment \| trade \| colonialism \| food security \| land tenure \| globalisation

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Series:	FAO - Economic and Social Perspectives.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 4EN 2 pages
Classification:	F21 - International Investment; Long-Term Capital Movements ; F23 - Multinational Firms; International Business ; F54 - Colonialism; Imperialism; Postcolonialism ; O13 - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Energy; Environment; Other Primary Products ; Q15 - Land Ownership and Tenure; Land Reform; Land Use; Irrigation ; Q17 - Agriculture in International Trade
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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