Community-Led Green Land Acquisition: Social Innovative Initiatives for Forest Protection and Regional Development

Castro-Arce, Karina; Vanclay, Frank

doi:10.3390/land9040109

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“…There is a tendency to increase arable land in low-income countries, which are characterized by low productivity and degradation. (Castro-Arce, K. et al, 2020), (ECVC, 2020). In the global struggle of countries for limited resources, the lion's share of which is land suitable for growing agricultural products and the desire of world leaders for food security, there is a tendency to increase arable land, usually in backward economies of Africa and Latin America.…”

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Development of European Land Resource Potential in the Conditions of Globalization

Alexander¹,

Nataliia²,

Oksana³

et al. 2023

R. Econ. and Finan.

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The article analyzes the use of land resources of countries in the context of globalization. Investmentattractive regions have been identified, the socio-economic and political conditions of which contribute to the seizure of land by foreign investors. Sources of food security of countries with developed economies are substantiated. Peculiarities of formation of land and resource space of European neo-colonial countries are determined. One of the most important historical events in the political and socio-economic dimensions of the world was colonialism, associated with the development of capitalism. In the book, Eric Wolfe, "Europe and People Without History", describes in detail the global expansion of the borders of European states in order to control both human and natural resources, as well as to expand global development and promote Christianity (Wulf, E, 2004). European colonialism became an early form of globalization that shaped most of the world's current political borders. In this way, technologies, food and ideas based on the colonial countries -Britain, Spain, France, Portugal and the Netherlands, etc. were transported. The main goal is to use the limited resources of the colony country and make a profit. This approach is called neocolonialism (corporate colonialism), just as classical European colonialism aims at the comprehensive exploitation of natural resources, labor, and markets for superprofits.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of European Land Resource Potential in the Conditions of Globalization

Alexander¹,

Nataliia²,

Oksana³

et al. 2023

R. Econ. and Finan.

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“…Even if project coordination is the focal point through which communications flow, other project members must also be effective in their interactions with stakeholders [91]. The transformation and improvement of social relations contribute to social development [92].…”

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Risks Identification and Management Related to Rural Innovation Projects through Social Networks Analysis: A Case Study in Spain

Suárez

Díaz-Puente

Bettoni

2021

Land

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Risk identification and management are essential in innovation projects in the rural context, where cultural differences and relations between actors are decisive for assuring a project success. Risk management is especially important when considering innovation processes in rural areas that experience conflict or are lagging in development. Although there are studies focusing on the interaction of actors, there are only a few that approach the risks associated with stakeholders. This research aims to identify the risks and the associated stakeholders and draws on a risk map in order to develop effective risk management and action plans to mitigate risk. A rural project optimizing irrigation in Spain was taken as a case study and conduct semi-structural interviews with key actors were conducted. Social Network Analysis (SNA) was applied to recognize and investigate the network of stakeholder-associated risk factors. The main risks identified in the project were associated with technical, economic, and time problems and with irrigation communities and project developers. These findings offer a new visual perspective of risk management in rural innovation projects, improving the ability to assess and efficiently mitigate the risks.

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“…Research in the subfield of expropriation has focused on major areas, including rights (Bao et al, 2016;Li et al, 2019), economic returns (Ding, 2007), social organization (Pu & Chen, 2009), conservation (Castro-Arce & Vanclay, 2020), health (Wang et al, 2019;, trust and conflict (Zhao and Xie, 2022). This study aims to build on existing research by critically examining the socio-economic impacts of land expropriation using Kigali as a case study, with a specific focus on asset taking, compensation, coping strategies and the subsequent well-being of affected households.…”

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Two Sides of the Coin: Unveiling the Socioeconomic Impacts of Land Expropriation on Kigali Residents

Baffoe,

Manirakiza,

Uwayezu

2024

Urban Forum

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In a bid to become global cities and centers of innovation, many African cities have embraced rapid physical transformation as the default urban development paradigm. However, this development mantra is exacting a significant social cost. At the core of this physical transformation lies land expropriation, granting governments the power to accumulate land in the name of public interest. Focusing on Kigali as a case study and employing the livelihood asset framework and snowball sampling technique, we examine the impact of land expropriation on asset endowment and the well-being of affected individuals. Results reveal a complex picture. Expropriation dispossesses individuals of their primary productive livelihood assets – physical, financial, and social – leading to impoverishment. This practice not only risks exacerbating the poverty cycle but also undermines Kigali's reputation as a "Model City of Africa." Rebuilding these assets has proved challenging for most, with insufficient compensation often used for subsistence rather than productive activities. To cope with the new life, livelihood diversification emerges as the primary resilience-building strategy. However, the study reveals that expropriation does not always result in the deprivation of productive assets. In cases where individuals receive adequate compensation, expropriation appears to facilitate social mobility through improved housing and investments in profitable ventures. Nonetheless, expropriation, the study concludes, yields significant and varied socio-economic impacts, and addressing these would require integrated and multifaceted measures. We advocate for a revised compensation package by the government to mitigate asset deprivation. Additionally, we recommend government investment in affordable housing, alternative livelihood options, promotion of participatory planning, facilitation of capital acquisition for small-scale businesses, and coaching for affected property owners on investment strategies and livelihood reconstitution post-expropriation.

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Community-Led Green Land Acquisition: Social Innovative Initiatives for Forest Protection and Regional Development

Cited by 11 publications

References 52 publications

Development of European Land Resource Potential in the Conditions of Globalization

Development of European Land Resource Potential in the Conditions of Globalization

Risks Identification and Management Related to Rural Innovation Projects through Social Networks Analysis: A Case Study in Spain

Two Sides of the Coin: Unveiling the Socioeconomic Impacts of Land Expropriation on Kigali Residents

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