Toward a code of conduct in foreign land deals

The foreign acquisition of agricultural land is a rend that is driven by the food and biofuel needs of wealthy nations that have the capital to invest but have sparse land and water resources to produce enough for their own needs. These deals, whether in the form of purchases or leases, have many e...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: CGIAR Program on Collective Action and Property Rights
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2010
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152554
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Summary:The foreign acquisition of agricultural land is a rend that is driven by the food and biofuel needs of wealthy nations that have the capital to invest but have sparse land and water resources to produce enough for their own needs. These deals, whether in the form of purchases or leases, have many economic, social, and political implications for both the investor and host countries.