Land investments, accountability and the law: Lessons from West Africa

Cotula, L. and Jokubauskaite, G. (2016) Land investments, accountability and the law: Lessons from West Africa. Documentation. IIED.

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Abstract

The recent wave of land deals for agribusiness investments has highlighted the widespread demand for greater accountability in the governance of land and investment. Legal frameworks influence opportunities for accountability, and recourse to law has featured prominently in grassroots responses to the land deals. Drawing on comparative socio-legal research in Cameroon, Ghana and Senegal, this report explores how the law enables, or constrains, accountability in investment processes. The report develops a conceptual framework for understanding accountability; assesses how national law in the three countries influences opportunities for accountability; and provides pointers for research and action.

Item Type:Research Reports or Papers (Documentation)
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Jokubauskaite, Dr Giedre
Authors: Cotula, L., and Jokubauskaite, G.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Law
Publisher:IIED
ISBN:9781784313456

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