Tag Archives: Common Agricultural Policy
Book Review: The Bottom Billion, Paul Collier
Oxford University economist Paul Collier in 2007 released his highly acclaimed book, ‘The Bottom Billion: Why the poorest countries are failing and what can be done about it.’ Having just finished reading the book, it is indeed a very riveting … Continue reading
Africa and the G20: G8 vs BRIC’s.
The 2010 G8 Summit in Canada has just concluded, and for Africa, the returns have been the same as usual, not much tangible steps forward in assistance and co-operation developing the continent. The Gleneagles G8 pledge in 2005 that sought … Continue reading
Africa and it’s position in the world for Natural Resources.
As the global economy begins to exit recession and begin consuming again, without the property boom and easy credit to finance a recovery, it will be natural resources that come to the fore again. Traditional resources that allow for the … Continue reading
Filed under African Investment, Agriculture, Economic Growth, Minerals, Natural Resources
Foreign Investment in African Agriculture: New Land Grab or Opportunity?
As the global financial crisis begins to erode away traditional investment opportunities, one new and surprising investment vehicle has Africa as one of the main destinations for inflows of capital, for one of the most prized and sensitive assets, the … Continue reading
