The jatropha trap?
The realities of farming jatropha in Mozambique
01 September, 2010
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01 September, 2010
In Mozambique, the debate on agrofuels has advanced steadily over the last five years, fueled by industry speculation and demand, grand promises, and foreign interests. Meanwhile the Mozambican government is rushing to create favourable conditions for investors in the industry as quickly as possible, at the expense of Mozambicans' civil rights. This study evaluates jatropha production in Mozambique and highlights the significant gap between the rhetoric and reality.
Publisher: Friends of the Earth International
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The jatropha trap?
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