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Pirates and pateras: A new book examines the business of land grabbing in Africa

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"This book is intended as a guide to help you understand the basics of this new twist," says the author in reference to the use of new term "responsible investment" instead of "land grabbing"

Alonso Aguilar - Vicent Boix, a researcher specializing in trade and food sovereignty, has just published his second book, now available in bookstores under the suggestive name of "Pirates and pateras. Land grabbing in Africa.". As its subtitle indicates, the book focuses on the so-called "responsible agricultural investment" in Africa, or how markets are seeking safe securities in by others lands

Pirates and pateras: A new book examines the business of land grabbing in Africa