We all know big business just wants to make the world a better place, right? Obviously, profits are a secondary concern. So with businesses like Coca-Cola getting involved in farming in Africa, there’s no need to worry at all. That’s what International Development Secretary Justine Greening would like us to believe. …
You may have heard about the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), the dangerous trade deal being negotiated between the EU and US. You may not have heard about a particularly disturbing part of the deal. If passed, TTIP would allow corporations to sue governments for changes they feel might harm their profits. This appalling …
Attracted by high growth rates and untapped markets, big companies like Monsanto, Unilever and Nestlé are setting their sights on Africa. To help them there are a number of initiatives, championed by governments like the UK, that claim to support agricultural production in Africa. However, the real beneficiaries of these schemes are the companies themselves …
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