diversifying both energy sources and trade partners while at the same time increasing investment in energy infrastructure and … technology. Investment in low-carbon energy sources for enhancing national energy policies prompts for a new understanding of …

hydrocarbon resources in the Caspian Basin, with the aim of diversifying their energy suppliers. However, recession in the world … of stable energy export revenues. However, geopolitical developments around the world, especially local armed conflicts …

Is there something really new about "land grab" except its extent? What is wrong with an investment contract allowing … and process sugar cane and palm oil into ethanol for Europe and China? Why would the governments signing such investment … contracts not know whether and which foreign investment projects are best for their country, and how to attract them? This …

The number of hungry in the world has crossed the one billion mark, a dubious milestone that has been attributed in … world. Ironically, a great majority are involved in food production as small-scale independent food producers or … agricultural laborers. These facts and figures signal a definitive blow to efforts to reduce global hunger and lift the world …

externalities on cooperation, which are likely to be driven by increased exposure to more market-oriented forms of agriculture. …

brought outside investment and management to this region. With stable employment in agriculture, real consumption spending of …Against the global debate on socially responsible agro-investment, we explore the conditions, patterns, and impacts of …, rural inhabitants regard themselves primarily as workers and not as land owners. We conclude that investment in large …