State involvement in corporate control of African food systems
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- •The state has implemented policies that facilitate corporate investment in agriculture.
- •Corporate entities have increased their control over seed supply, land, and food distribution networks.
- •Smallholder farmers face challenges due to shifting regulations favoring large agribusinesses.
- •Food systems in multiple African countries are experiencing changes linked to these state-corporate interactions.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If African governments increase regulations to protect smallholder farmers then local food producers could retain more control over resources, improving food security for rural communities.
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