Land laws block private equity flow into region’s agribusiness
- East African
- 13 December 2013
Differing land ownership laws in East Africa are hurting the growth of agribusiness as the sector is unable to attract needed private equity funds.
Differing land ownership laws in East Africa are hurting the growth of agribusiness as the sector is unable to attract needed private equity funds.
Signée par le Collectif pour la défense des terres malgaches - TANY
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