Unveiling the Global Land Rush: Financing and Its Implications

Cornell on Land

Fields of Gold: Financing the Global Land Rush (Cornell Series on Land: New Perspectives on Territory, Development, and Environment)

by Postremo Vate

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Language	:	English
File size	:	3390 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	234 pages

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In a rapidly changing global landscape, land has become an increasingly scarce and valuable resource. The acquisition of land by foreign investors, known as the "global land rush," has emerged as a complex and controversial phenomenon, with far-reaching implications for local communities, food security, and the environment.

Financing the Global Land Rush: Cornell on Land, a groundbreaking book from Cornell University Press, delves deep into the intricate web of financial mechanisms that drive the global land rush. Edited by Michael Woolcock and Benjamin White, this comprehensive volume brings together leading scholars and practitioners from diverse fields to examine the financial dimensions of land acquisition and its profound impacts.

Exploring the Nexus of Finance and Land

The book's chapters explore a wide range of topics, including:

• The role of private equity, sovereign wealth funds, and pension funds in financing land acquisitions
• The legal and regulatory frameworks governing land investment
• The social and environmental consequences of land grabbing
• Innovative approaches to land governance and financing

Through rigorous research and analysis, the contributors shed light on the complex dynamics of the global land rush and its implications for sustainable development.

Unveiling Hidden Actors and Agendas

Financing the Global Land Rush: Cornell on Land goes beyond mere documentation of the phenomenon. It uncovers the hidden actors and agendas that shape land acquisition processes, including:

• The role of intermediaries and brokers in facilitating land deals
• The influence of political and economic elites in driving land investments
• The involvement of international financial institutions in supporting land acquisitions

By exposing these often-overlooked aspects, the book provides a deeper understanding of the driving forces behind the global land rush.

Empowering Local Communities

The authors recognize the profound impact of land acquisition on local communities. They advocate for empowering these communities by:

• Ensuring transparency and accountability in land transactions
• Supporting community-based land tenure systems
• Promoting participatory approaches to land governance

By empowering local communities, the book argues, we can mitigate the negative consequences of the global land rush and promote more equitable and sustainable land use.

A Call for Sustainable Land Governance

Financing the Global Land Rush: Cornell on Land concludes with a call for sustainable land governance. The authors propose a set of principles and recommendations for policymakers, investors, and civil society organizations to guide responsible land acquisition and management practices.

These principles include:

• Prioritizing food security and environmental protection
• Respecting the rights of local communities
• Promoting transparency and accountability
• Supporting innovative land financing mechanisms

By adopting these principles, we can create a more just and sustainable global land system that benefits all stakeholders.

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Financing the Global Land Rush: Cornell on Land is an essential resource for anyone interested in the complex world of land acquisition and its financial ramifications. Free Download your copy today from Cornell University Press or your favorite bookseller.

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Fields of Gold: Financing the Global Land Rush (Cornell Series on Land: New Perspectives on Territory, Development, and Environment)

by Postremo Vate

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3390 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	234 pages

FREE