Contemporary Processes Of Large Scale Land Acquisition By Investors

Author : Laura German,George Schoneveld,Esther Mwangi
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9786028693646

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Contemporary processes of largescale land acquisition by investors: Case studies from sub-Saharan Africa by Laura German,George Schoneveld,Esther Mwangi Pdf

Rapid growth of emerging economies, emerging interest in biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels and recent volatility in commodity prices have led to a marked increase in the pace and scale of foreign and domestic investment in landbased enterprises in the global South. Emerging evidence of the negative social and environmental effects of these large-scale land transfers and growing concern from civil society have placed ‘global land grabs’ firmly on the map of global land use change and public discourse. Yet what are the processes involved in these large-scale land transfers? This paper provides a comparative analysis of legal and institutional frameworks and actual practices associated with large-scale land acquisitions in Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. Drawing on policy documents, interviews with government officials from diverse sectors and discussions with customary leaders and affected communities, we explore some of the deficiencies in legislation and practice which currently undermine the ability to safeguard customary rights in the context of large-scale land acquisition.

Author : Christophe Gironde,Christophe Golay,Peter Messerli
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004304758

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Large-Scale Land Acquisitions by Christophe Gironde,Christophe Golay,Peter Messerli Pdf

Large-scale land acquisitions, or ‘land grabbing’, has become a key research topic among scholars interested in agrarian change, development, and the environment. The term ‘land acquisitions’ refers to a highly contested process in terms of governance and impacts on livelihoods and human rights. This book focuses on South-East Asia. A series of thematic and in-depth case studies put ‘land grabbing’ into specific historical and institutional contexts. The volume also offers a human rights analysis of the phenomenon, examining the potential and limits of human rights mechanisms aimed at preventing and mitigating land grabs' negative consequences. Contributors include: Maria Lisa Alano, Ioana Cismas, Olivier De Schutter, Michael Dwyer, Christophe Gironde, Christophe Golay, Andreas Heinimann, Martin Keulertz, Marcel Mazoyer, Peter Messerli, Hafiz Mirza, Vong Nanhthavong, Gerben Nooteboom, Patricia Paramita, Amaury Peeters, Emily Polack, Laurence Roudart, Oliver Schoenweger, Gilda Senties, Sokbunthoeun So, Mohamad Shohibuddin, William Speller, Eckart Woertz, and James Zhan.

Author : Laura German
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : OCLC:1066594698

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Contemporary Processes of Large-scale Land Acquisition by Investors by Laura German Pdf

Author : Lorenzo Cotula
Publisher : IIED
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Eminent domain
ISBN : 9781843697411

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Land Grab Or Development Opportunity? by Lorenzo Cotula Pdf

Author : Wendy Wolford,Saturnino M. Borras, Jr.,Ruth Hall,Ian Scoones,Ben White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781118688243

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Governing Global Land Deals by Wendy Wolford,Saturnino M. Borras, Jr.,Ruth Hall,Ian Scoones,Ben White Pdf

This collection of essays in Governing Global Land Deals provides new empirical and theoretical analyses of the relationships between global land grabs and processes of government and governance. Reframes debates on global land grabs by focusing on the relationship between large-scale land deals and processes of governance Offers new theoretical insights into the different forms and effects of global land acquisitions Illuminates both the micro-processes of transaction and expropriation, as well as the broader structural forces at play in global land deals Provides new empirical data on the different actors involved in contemporary land deals occurring across the globe and focuses on the specific institutional, political, and economic contexts in which they are acting

Author : Lorenzo Cotula
Publisher : IIED
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781843698043

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Land Deals in Africa by Lorenzo Cotula Pdf

"This report was prepared for 'Legal tools for citizen empowerment, ' a programme steered by the International Institute for Environment and Development"--Page iii.

Author : Mr.Rabah Arezki,Mr.Klaus W. Deininger,Mr.Harris Selod
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781463923334

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What Drives the Global Land Rush? by Mr.Rabah Arezki,Mr.Klaus W. Deininger,Mr.Harris Selod Pdf

This paper studies the determinants of foreign land acquisition for large-scale agriculture. To do so, gravity models are estimated using data on bilateral investment relationships, together with newly constructed indicators of agro-ecological suitability in areas with low population density as well as indicators of land rights security. Results confirm the central role of agro-ecological potential as a pull factor. In contrast to the literature on foreign investment in general, the quality of the business climate is insignificant whereas weak land governance and tenure security for current users make countries more attractive for investors. Implications for policy are discussed.

Author : Osabuohien, Evans
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466674066

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Handbook of Research on In-Country Determinants and Implications of Foreign Land Acquisitions by Osabuohien, Evans Pdf

Several studies have investigated the impetus and implications behind large-scale land acquisitions/deals at the global level; however, intranational factors within communities and societies have not received much attention from researchers. The Handbook of Research on In-Country Determinants and Implications of Foreign Land Acquisitions examines the economic, sociological, and environmental issues surrounding land transactions and the impact these deals may have on local households and communities. Focusing on international issues as well as domestic concerns, this publication is a useful reference for policymakers, academics, researchers, and advanced-level students in various disciplines.

Author : Marc Edelman,Carlos Oya,Saturnino M. Borras Jr.
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317569503

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Global Land Grabs by Marc Edelman,Carlos Oya,Saturnino M. Borras Jr. Pdf

Since the 2008 world food crisis a surge of land grabbing swept Africa, Asia and Latin America and even some regions of Europe and North America. Investors have uprooted rural communities for massive agricultural, biofuels, mining, industrial and urbanisation projects. ‘Water grabbing’ and ‘green grabbing’ have further exacerbated social tensions. Early analyses of land grabbing focused on foreign actors, the biofuels boom and Africa, and pointed to catastrophic consequences for the rural poor. Subsequently scholars carried out local case studies in diverse world regions. The contributors to this volume advance the discussion to a new stage, critically scrutinizing alarmist claims of the first wave of research, probing the historical antecedents of today’s land grabbing, examining large-scale land acquisitions in light of international human rights and investment law, and considering anew longstanding questions in agrarian political economy about forms of dispossession and accumulation and grassroots resistance. Readers of this collection will learn about the impacts of land and water grabbing; the relevance of key theorists, including Marx, Polanyi and Harvey; the realities of China’s involvement in Africa; how contemporary land grabbing differs from earlier plantation agriculture; and how social movements—and rural people in general—are responding to this new threat. This book was published as a special issue of Third World Quarterly.

Author : Chris Maina Peter,Saudin Jacob Mwakaje
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123548815

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Investments in Tanzania by Chris Maina Peter,Saudin Jacob Mwakaje Pdf

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1699 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522573128

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Socio-Economic Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

The social and economic systems of any country are influenced by a range of factors including income and education. As such, it is vital to examine how these factors are creating opportunities to improve both the economy and the lives of people within these countries. Socio-Economic Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a critical look at the process of social and economic transformation based on environmental and cultural factors including income, skills development, employment, and education. Highlighting a range of topics such as economics, social change, and e-governance, this multi-volume book is designed for policymakers, practitioners, city-development planners, academicians, government officials, and graduate-level students interested in emerging perspectives on socio-economic development.

Author : Rueda, Renny
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781668497968

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Cognitive Governance and the Historical Distortion of the Norm of Modern Development: A Theory of Political Asymmetry by Rueda, Renny Pdf

In the world of academic scholarship, there exists a pressing problem that has long confounded researchers and scholars alike. The issue at hand is the glaring gap in our understanding of political asymmetry—an elusive concept that holds the key to deciphering how institutions evolve and influence normative constructs within contemporary governance structures. Despite its undeniable relevance, political asymmetry has remained a neglected subject in social science discourse. This omission hampers our capacity to explore the intricate interplay between cultural diversity, normative representations, and political dynamics. As such, a critical void persists in comprehending the complex mechanisms that underpin governance practices in our ever-evolving global landscape. Cognitive Governance and the Historical Distortion of the Norm of Modern Development: A Theory of Political Asymmetry offers an illuminating solution to this enduring problem. This pioneering work presents a comprehensive and meticulously crafted exploration of the concept of political asymmetry, providing both a theoretical taxonomy and an empirical roadmap for scholars eager to delve into uncharted territory. By bridging this knowledge gap, the book equips researchers with the tools needed to redefine how political asymmetry is not only understood but also applied in rigorous social science research. It marks a transformative shift in our approach to political science, enabling us to navigate the labyrinth of contemporary governance structures with newfound clarity.

Author : Laura A. German,Alain Karsenty,Anne-Marie Tiani
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781849774512

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Governing Africa's Forests in a Globalized World by Laura A. German,Alain Karsenty,Anne-Marie Tiani Pdf

Many countries around the world are engaged in decentralization processes, and most African countries face serious problems with forest governance, from benefits sharing to illegality and sustainable forest management. This book summarizes experiences to date on the extent and nature of decentralization and its outcomes, most of which suggest an underperformance of governance reforms, and explores the viability of different governance instruments in the context of weak governance and expanding commercial pressures over forests. Findings are grouped into two thematic areas: decentralization, livelihoods and sustainable forest management; and international trade, finance and forest sector governance reforms. The authors examine diverse forces shaping the forest sector, including the theory and practice of decentralization, usurpation of authority, corruption and illegality, inequitable patterns of benefits capture and expansion of international trade in timber and carbon credits, and discuss related outcomes on livelihoods, forest condition and equity. The book builds on earlier volumes exploring different dimensions of decentralization and perspectives from other world regions, and distills dimensions of forest governance that are both unique to Africa and representative of broader global patterns. Authors ground their analysis in relevant theory while attempting to distill implications of their findings for policy and practice.

Author : Moussa Djiré,Amadou Keita,Alfousseyni Diawara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 1843698889

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Agricultural Investments and Land Acquisitions in Mali by Moussa Djiré,Amadou Keita,Alfousseyni Diawara Pdf

Author : Ben White,Saturnino Borras Jr.,Ruth Hall,Ian Scoones,Wendy Wolford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317976851

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The New Enclosures: Critical Perspectives on Corporate Land Deals by Ben White,Saturnino Borras Jr.,Ruth Hall,Ian Scoones,Wendy Wolford Pdf

This collection explores the complex dynamics of corporate land deals from a broad agrarian political economy perspective, with a special focus on the implications for property and labour regimes, labour processes and structures of accumulation. This involves looking at ways in which existing patterns of rural social differentiation – in terms of class, gender, ethnicity and generation – are being shaped by changes in land use and property relations, as well as by the re-organization of production and exchange as rural communities and resources are incorporated into global commodity chains. It goes further than the descriptive ‘what’ and ‘who’ questions, in order to understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of these patterns. It is empirically solid and theoretically sophisticated, making it a robust and boundary-changing work. Contributors come from various scholarly disciplines. Covering nearly all regions of the world, the collection will be of interest to researchers from various disciplines, policymakers and activists. This book was originally published as a Special Issue of the Journal of Peasant Studies.