RT Journal Article
T1 Land grabbing and development: the case of Ethiopia
A1 Marzocchi Giulia, 
A1 De Arribas Cámara, Javier
AB Since African decolonization and independence, foreign land acquisitions for agriculture have surged in Sub-Saharan Africa, notably transforming agricultural production. This “land grabbing” phenomenon is particularly pronounced in the Horn of Africa, especially Ethiopia. This study assesses the impact of land grabbing on Ethiopia’s development, targeting economic, environmental, and quality of life dimensions. Development is viewed as multifaceted, spanning beyond merely economic aspects. The research delves into the land-grabbing phenomenon in Sub-Saharan Africa and Ethiopia, focusing on policy and legal frameworks for large-scale commercial agriculture. It then explores the effects of large-scale land acquisition on Ethiopia’s development in terms of economy, environment, and quality of life. The analysis reveals that land grabbing profoundly affects Ethiopia’s development. Although some economic benefits exist, the negatives like environmental degradation and food insecurity greatly outweigh the positives. Consequently, the study advises prioritizing alternatives and strategies favoring Ethiopia’s economic development and people’s well-being.
PB Sage
SN 0021-9096
YR 2024
FD 2024-04-09
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/102935
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/102935
LA eng
NO Marzocchi, G., & Arribas Cámara, J. (2024). Land Grabbing and Development: The Case of Ethiopia. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/00219096241243281
DS Docta Complutense
RD 4 abr 2025