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Displaying 366 - 370 of 447A Dynamic Stochastic Programming Framework for Modeling Large Scale Land Deals in Developing Countries
The attractiveness of agricultural land available in developing countries has markedly increased in the last few years. Driven by rising and highly volatile prices for agricul- tural commodities, large land acquisitions have been undertaken by foreign investors. We formalize the discussion surrounding such large scale land deals through a dynamic stochastic programming model. Within this framework, we first determine the value of a land development project under uncertainty about prices for agricultural commodi- ties, political risk and irreversible capital investment.
Current Situations and Countermeasures of Rural Land Consolidation in Bengbu City
On the basis of performance and problems in land consolidation of Bengbu City, it is believed that land consolidation should focus on benefits of agriculture, farmers and countryside, strengthen consolidation of agricultural land and infrastructure construction.
Rural development in Botswana: Experience from elsewhere and emerging issues
Poverty incidence is one of the most critical concerns in Botswana and the government has resolved to eradicate this problem and ensure that every citizen live in a dignified and acceptable condition consistent with the national aspirations as set out in the National Vision 2016. Currently, rural areas are persistently experiencing the highest poverty incidence compared to any other place in the country. This has been the case ever since we have measured the extent of the poverty problem in 1985/86.
India - Land Policies for Growth and Poverty Reduction
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