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"Moral Bankruptcy: World Bank Reinvents Tainted Aid Program for Ethiopia", a new report released by the Oakland Institute, exposes the shameful reinvention of one of the Bank’s most problematic programs in Ethiopia.

Mr. Okello Akway Ochalla is a Norwegian citizen who was kidnapped in South Sudan and renditioned to Ethiopia in March 2014. Charged as a terrorist—his crime is defending indigenous land rights—he has languished in jail for nearly two years. Mr.

PAMBAZUKA NEWS: Following your last set of reports, Oakland was looking to understand in greater depth the legal, social and economic implications of land grabs, in particular better data on land availability, better understanding

Press release

According to a new Land Deal Brief from the Oakland Institute (OI) to be released on September 12, 2011, the controversial Gibe III hydroelectric project located in Ethiopia's Omo Valley is facilitating the take over of 350,000 hectares (ha) of land for sugar cane and cotton plantations.

According to a series of investigative reports released on June 8 by the Oakland Institute, hedge funds and other foreign speculators are increasing price volatility and supply insecurity in the global food system.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

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‘Africa needs investment in agriculture – better seeds and inputs, improved extension services, education on conservation techniques, regional integration, and investment to build local capacity.