The 21st century goldrush – African arable land grabs

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Lester Brown (Photo by Rebecca Harms. Creative Commons)

Guardian | 28 January 2011
 

Lester Brown from the Earth Policy Institute reveals how rich countries worried about their future food supplies – along with investment banks – are buying up arable land in Africa, yet are failing to deliver any benefits to local people

 

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