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… parties," says Cotula. "This complexity creates 'pressure points' in investment chains at which action can promote public accountability in investment processes." The players involved in large … land deals, restrict or cancel deals or promote alternative models of agricultural investment that place small-scale producers at centre …

… without offering any certain outcomes. To complement existing accountability efforts, IIED’s legal tools team is participating in … is preparing a new regulation on land acquisition for private investment, we are providing technical input to a national coalition of … communities whose livelihoods have been negatively impacted by agricultural investments. For example, we’ve developed the concept of ‘ …

… are just as important. Farmers need help in developing both, and agricultural advisory services (AAS) are meant to provide that help. But … accompanied by investments in capacity development and value chains, both for farmers and service providers. For example, a recent … even more than extensive dryland farming systems to ensure returns to investment, but more importantly to assure that smallholder farmers can …

… receive a living income. The true cost of food is not included in the investment and policy decisions made in relation to food. The outlook is … investments are needed to strengthen inclusiveness, transparency and accountability. Donors need to be open to investing in long-term …