Rising global interest in farmland – Can it yield sustainable and equitable benefits?
This World Bank report presents the drivers and demands on land expansion and highligts policy, legal, and institutional frameworks. A major conclusion of the report is that access to a basic set of good information is essential for all stakeholders. Good public information can help governments formulate policies, identify gaps in implementation, and perform essential regulatory functions. Good public information can help civil society educate local communities about their rights and the potential uses and value of their land, assist in specific negotiations, and monitor agreements so they are indeed adhered to. And good public information can help investors effectively design and implement projects that respect local rights, are profitable, and generate local benefits.
