Research fellow at the Institute of African Affairs, German Institute of Global and Area Studies
Africa remains a target as Global South 'land rush' moves to production
Oct 11, 2016 07:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
In 2007, a spike in commodity prices triggered a sudden increase in demand for agricultural land across the world. It was believed that commercial investors in the Global North speculated on a rise in land and commodity...
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