Large scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) impact women: loss of rights and access to land, water resources, fuel wood, adequate shelter, compensation and livelihood.
Despite the predominant role of women in food crop production, they have limited access to land through inheritance.
The study illustrates that small holders, particularly women, are increasingly losing farmland.
Despite their critical role in promoting food security on the African continent, women continue to be marginalized in the distribution and allocation of land. The implications for both family survival and national food security are far-reaching.
In recent years, investors have shown renewed interest in acquiring farmland for agricultural investments in developing countries.