This article was first published in our October-December 2013 Newsletter
Land grabbing is a global issue involving large-scale leasing or buying of land in developing countries by trans- and multinational corporations, often without Proper Free, Prior and Informed Consent (PFPIC) of landowners, and through dealings with corrupt governments. Bahati Jacques, AFJN policy analyst, visited Cameroon in July 2013, to investigate Herakles Farms' land deals there and liaise with advocates.
