Understanding Land investment deaLs in africa Country report: ethiopia Understanding Land investment deaLs in africa Country report: ethiopia acknowLedgements This report was researched and written by Felix Horne with support from the Project Director, Frederic Mousseau. Obang Metho of the Solidarity Movement for a New Ethiopia (SMNE), Anuradha Mittal, and Shepard Daniel of the Oakland Institute provided research and editorial assistance. The Oakland Institute is grateful for the valuable support of its many individual and foundation donors who make our work possible. Thank you. A special appreciation to all those Ethiopians who were courageous enough to share their stories despite the obvious risks to their own safety and security. Their names have not appeared in this report to ensure their safety. In particular, a big thank you to Mr. Okok Ojulu, who provided much assistance and support during the life of this project. This report is dedicated to all those individuals and communities who are struggling to ensure their right to dignified livelihoods and for the protection of natural resources. The views and conclusions expressed in this publication, however, are those of the Oakland Institute alone and do not reflect opinions of the individuals and organizations that have sponsored and supported the work. Report Design: amymade graphic design,
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