The global land grab as modern day corporate colonialism
Annelies Zoomers, Mayke Kaag | July 24, 2025The idea that there is a “land grab” taking place in developing nations began with the publication of a report,Seized!, by the NGO Grain. This rang an alarm bell about large-scale land acquisitions – particularly by a number of Asian countries and…
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Annelies Zoomers, Evert-jan Quak | April 01, 2025The global land rush has not lifted small-scale farmers out of poverty, nor has it increased agricultural productivity and food security. Speculative land acquisitions often leave fertile land unused, and deprive local communities of vital resources.
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Annelies Zoomers | 27 April 2025Over het rapport van de Wetenschappelijke Raad voor het Regeringsbeleid Minder pretentie, meer ambitie. Ontwikkelingshulp die verschil maakt is veel gezegd. Er was waardering voor de uitgebreide analyse die het geeft van de veertig jaar waarin Ont…
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