IISD Input to the LPI E-Consultation: Guiding principles on large-scale land-based investments in Africa
This note summarizes IISD’s contribution to the Land Policy Initiative’s e-consultation and draft of guiding principles on large-scale land-based investment in Africa.
IISD strongly supports the process as it contributes to building a framework for investment in agriculture in Africa. IISD’s input includes a review of the draft document and various recommendations including suggested wording, references and interpretation of the draft document chapters.
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