Some compare it to a hold up on land; others say it is a development booster. Experts, politicians and Non governmental organizations disagree on their analysis of what is called “land-grabbing”-or the acquisition of farm lands- a practice on the increase.
- France 24
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25 December 2009
Compte rendu de la première journée de la réunion du Groupe d’orientation des politiques (GOP) du Club du Sahel et de l'Afrique de l'Ouest/OCDE
- CSAO/OCDE
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09 December 2009
In response to increased commercial interest in West African land, the Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC/OECD) is leading a regional dialogue with key stakeholders in Bamako on 9 December 2009
Le Secrétariat du Club du Sahel et de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CSAO/OCDE) s’est engagé dans l’animation d’un dialogue autour des pressions sur les terres ouest-africaines.
Aimed at public and private market investors, this conference will explore opportunities for global investments in agricultural lands, commodities and infrastructure in North and South America, Australia, China, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
What is the OECD’s view of rich food-importing countries buying land in developing countries to secure their own food requirements?
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
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07 May 2009
