1st Edition

Foreign Direct Investment in Large-Scale Agriculture in Africa Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability in Ethiopia

By Atkeyelsh Persson Copyright 2019
162 Pages
by Routledge

162 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

162 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book examines environmental sustainability and inclusive economic growth, providing in-depth analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) in large-scale agriculture in Ethiopia. In most African states, arable land and other natural resources play a pivotal role for economic growth and development. Ethiopia is one of those countries where agriculture is the backbone of the economy. This... Read more

1. Introduction  2. The Knowledge Base of FDI  3. FDI and Agriculture  4. Research Methodology  5. History and Nature of FDI in Ethiopian Agriculture  6. Ethiopian Policies, Strategies and Institutions that Promote FDI in Large-Scale Agriculture  7. Description of the Case Study Projects and the Communities  8. Analysis and Reflection  9. Conclusions and Recommendations

Biography

Atkeyelsh G. M. Persson is a Programme Management Officer at the  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Ethiopia.