Project
The Great Land Rush
A race has begun for one of the world's most precious resources—land. Investors are pouring in...
Global market forces are coming into conflict with local populations as the commercial value of land increases. Financial Times journalists Tom Burgis, Michael Peel and Pilita Clark traveled to Ethiopia, Myanmar and Indonesia to look at some of the disputes that have arisen over the sale and ownership of land. This award-winning multimedia investgation can be viewed here: The Great Land Rush.
They discuss their findings in this podcast. To listen, click here.
Education Resource
Meet the Journalist: Michael Peel
Journalist Michael Peel talks about his experience reporting on land rights in Myanmar, part of the...
