Investment In Agricultural Property As A Catalyst To Rural Development

Dedication iiiAcknowledgements iiiForeword viExecutive summary vii1 Introduction 11.1 Understanding rural transformation 21.2 Bioenergy and rural development 32 Agriculture and development in Sierra Leone 62.1 Agriculture, inclusive growth, and economic diversification 62.2 Boosting the productivity of smallholder agriculture 72.3 Promoting foreign investment in agriculture 93 The Makeni Project 133.1 Leasing arrangements 143.2 Engaging with local communities 164 Field research approach and findings 204.1 Field research elements 214.2 Socio-economic conditions in the study area 254.3 Key chang…