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Handbook of Land and Water Grabs in Africa: Understanding and Resisting Contemporary Colonialisms

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Handbook of Land and Water Grabs in Africa: Foreign direct investment and food and water security (Routledge International Handbooks)

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The Handbook of Land and Water Grabs in Africa is a comprehensive and authoritative reference on the issue of land and water grabs in Africa. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the history, drivers, and impacts of land and water grabs, as well as strategies for resistance and community-led responses. Edited by Mathieu Bénédétti, Ousmane Ndiaye, and Cheikh Sarr, the handbook brings together the work of leading scholars and activists from across Africa and beyond to provide a critical understanding of this pressing issue.

Land and water grabs in Africa

Land and water grabs are a major issue in Africa. They occur when large-scale investors, often foreign companies, acquire large tracts of land or water resources for commercial purposes, often displacing local communities and violating their rights. Land and water grabs have a devastating impact on communities, leading to food insecurity, poverty, and environmental degradation.

The history and drivers of land and water grabs

The history of land and water grabs in Africa can be traced back to the colonial era. During this time, European powers seized vast amounts of land from African peoples, often through violent means. In the post-colonial era, land and water grabs have continued, driven by a number of factors, including:

The global demand for resources, such as food, biofuels, and minerals
The expansion of global agricultural production
The growth of tourism and other industries
The weak governance and legal frameworks in many African countries

The impacts of land and water grabs

The impacts of land and water grabs are devastating for communities. They can lead to:

Food insecurity
Poverty
Loss of access to traditional lands and resources
Environmental degradation
Human rights violations

Resistance and community-led responses

Despite the challenges, communities across Africa are resisting land and water grabs and developing community-led responses. These responses include:

Legal challenges
Campaigns and protests
Land occupations
Alternative development models

The Handbook of Land and Water Grabs in Africa

The Handbook of Land and Water Grabs in Africa is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the issue of land and water grabs in Africa. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the history, drivers, and impacts of land and water grabs, as well as strategies for resistance and community-led responses. The handbook is a must-read for scholars, activists, and policymakers alike.