Access to land is often the source of bitter conflicts in Africa, where colonialism led to a profoundly unequal distribution of resources. That historic legacy continues to resonate across the continent, fueling post-election violence in Kenya and the protracted political crisis in Zimbabwe. We explore how historical grievances continue to influence political developments in Africa.
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Property Rights and Politics in Africa
Listen Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. in Conflict, Law, PoliticsGuests
Daniel Karanja
Senior Fellow, Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa
Chris Hennemeyer
Director of Programs for Africa, IFES
Karol Boudreaux
Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center, George Mason University
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