Report Launch: Geographies of Conflict: Mapping Overlaps Between Extractive Industries and Agricultural Land Uses in Ghana and Peru
Mar 27, 2014
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Oxfam America and Clark University's Graduate School of Geography
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Thursday March 27th, 2014
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1779 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC
Oxfam America and Clark University's Graduate School of Geography invite you to the launch of a new report entitled Geographies of Conflict: Mapping Overlaps Between Extractive Industries and Agricultural Land Uses in Ghana and Peru. The report uses mapping technology to depict areas where land claimed by oil and mining concessions overlaps with agriculturally productive areas in both countries. By providing this information, the report is intended to promote constructive public debate and policy-making that can help reduce social conflict over land use.
Both Ghana and Peru have experienced dramatic growth in their mining and hydrocarbons sectors in recent years. Both countries have also witnessed at times conflictive relationships between local communities and extractive operations. These conflicts are often rooted in small-scale farmers' concerns about negative impacts on land and water. Addressing the causes of these conflicts is critical for ensuring more beneficial outcomes from extractive industries investments.
Clark University researchers will present the findings for the report, followed by comments from the World Bank, private sector, government representatives and civil society.
To confirm your participation in this event please RSVP to NoƩmie Hailu nhailu@oxfamamerica.org<mailto:nhailu@oxfamamerica.org> - by March 13 at the latest. Light refreshments will be provided.