Throughout the history, the desire of expanding “land” started imperialism. From the ancient Persian Empire to World War 2, the purpose of expanding territories by going through countless of wars and battle was to grab natural recourses, food to gain more power and ruling its government under control. What might happened in ancient times is still happening in modern society, especially in Africa. The land dispossession of rural African-communities dates back to colonial and post independent eras, land grabbing has intensively picked pace since the food crisis of 2007-2008. (Kachika, 2013) Ironically, in Sub-Saharan Africa, the number of people living in poverty increased from 184 million in 1985 to 216million in 1990, and 300 million in 2000 (Van Crowder,
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According to economist, that most farms in Sub-Saharan Africa are smaller than two hectares. On the other hand, in countries like Kenya and Malawi, majority of lands are owned by rich Africans or foreign investors who are often accused of “grabbing” land. Optimists state that foreign agricultural investments give the developing opportunities in Africa with new technologies and infrastructure, but the background of land grabbing reveals the reality of 21st century imperialism.
The chronical obstacle of development in Africa and its poverty is the failure of management due to the absence of the good governance. What makes investors keep expanding their lands and gathering the resources to maintain their power is the “stable management system” which is the invisible weapon of land grabbing. What Africa needs right now is trust worthy government and its stable management to proceed sustainable development not depending of foreign investors which will prolong the 21st
According to economist, that most farms in Sub-Saharan Africa are smaller than two hectares. On the other hand, in countries like Kenya and Malawi, majority of lands are owned by rich Africans or foreign investors who are often accused of “grabbing” land. Optimists state that foreign agricultural investments give the developing opportunities in Africa with new technologies and infrastructure, but the background of land grabbing reveals the reality of 21st century imperialism.
The chronical obstacle of development in Africa and its poverty is the failure of management due to the absence of the good governance. What makes investors keep expanding their lands and gathering the resources to maintain their power is the “stable management system” which is the invisible weapon of land grabbing. What Africa needs right now is trust worthy government and its stable management to proceed sustainable development not depending of foreign investors which will prolong the 21st