Chapters in African Agricultural History: Much Needed New Investment? Or “Neo-Colonial” Land Grab?

Chapters in African Agricultural History: Much Needed New Investment? Or “Neo-Colonial” Land Grab?

Africa is experiencing a food crisis. But why? What has been the history of Africa in the world food system?

Posted on: 15 November 2011
By: CCRA

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