Il libro esplora il commercio massiccio di terreni agricoli, criticato dalle ONG per le sue conseguenze sulle popolazioni locali. Mentre la Banca Mondiale lo vede come un'opportunità di sviluppo, l'autore indaga se, dopo dieci anni, questo fenomeno abbia realmente portato benefici alle aree interessate.
The book explores the controversial trade of agricultural land, juxtaposing the views of NGOs, who label it a land grab, against those of international organizations like the World Bank, which advocate for its potential as a development opportunity. It critically examines whether this commercialization truly benefits local populations or leads to visible progress. By investigating the link between land trade and development outcomes after a decade of this phenomenon, the research aims to assess the actual impact on the regions involved.