The Global Farmland Grab in 2016: How Big, How Bad?
- Spain GRAIN 2016
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Offshore structures and illicit financial flows play an important role in today’s farmland grab. This report points out that nearly all the companies grabbing land in Mozambique, for instance, are registered in Mauritius. While they may be legal, such offshore structures can conceal corruption, hide the true owners and allow companies to avoid paying taxes. This will be a useful tool for movements, communities, researchers and activists fighting against land grabbing and defending community-based food systems.
