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Some compare it to a hold up on land; others say it is a development booster. Experts, politicians and Non governmental organizations disagree on their analysis of what is called “land-grabbing”-or the acquisition of farm lands- a practice on the increase.
How far could and should companies go to spy on their rivals? We hone in on the risks of businesses falling victim to industrial espionage, and what they can do to prevent it. Experts say small- and medium-sized companies in particular often overlook the threat.
In this edition we look at the world’s fastest-growing media business. The video games market is forecast to reach over $80 billion by 2015, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. American, European and Japanese games makers dominate the market, but Middle Eastern actors want a bigger share of the pie. For many of them it’s not only about money, but also about cultural influence.
Who can you trust in the internet era? At a time when social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are getting bigger and bigger, many of us are putting our intimate details online. In this edition of Beyond Business we look at how safe your personal life is on the internet.
George Clooney, Bono, Angelina Jolie... They are all part of a growing "celebrity" diplomatic corps. We might be prepared to change our favourite brand of shampoo because of a celebrity endorsement – but are decision makers really changing their policy thanks to stars? And more importantly, should they be doing so?
Qatar is not afraid to flex its diplomatic and financial muscles, and its arrival on the world stage has been extraordinary. Last year the emirate was picked to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022, and its political influence was seen to grow during the Arab uprisings. We take a look at what Qatar is trying to achieve and why.
Why is it that Multinationals seeking to buy land which is not being used in other countries seen as evil? Would it help development in that country? Would it introduce new ways of planting and harvesting the land? Please see the following link: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2412420/halmahera_a_world_susta... (cut and paste link into browser). Not alwys does the land development by a multinational will it be a bad deal for local people.
Land for grabs: Win-win or Neo-Colonialism? - FRANCE 24
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Great report!
Great report!
Why is it that Multinationals
Why is it that Multinationals seeking to buy land which is not being used in other countries seen as evil? Would it help development in that country? Would it introduce new ways of planting and harvesting the land? Please see the following link: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2412420/halmahera_a_world_susta... (cut and paste link into browser). Not alwys does the land development by a multinational will it be a bad deal for local people.
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