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Deal #1498 Version #92186

Mali

Created at

2013-02-15

Last update

2024-03-18

Last full update

2024-03-22

Consultation of local community

Community consultation

Limited consultation

Comment on consultation of local community

Communities state that operations commenced prior to consultation

How did the community react?

Community reaction

Rejection

Comment on community reaction

The majority of the villages in the area have rejected the project.Land Rush showcases the polarisationcaused by his 600 million dollar sugar cane project‘Sosumar’, initiated in conjunction with theGovernment of Mali. While many Malians praise theproject and its promise of prosperity, others staunchlyreject it.

Displacement of people

Yes

Comment on displacement of people

1718 household in danger of loosing their land. One source mentions 150 000 people affected by the project-not all displaced- as land for planting and grazing has been given away.

Promised or received compensation

Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)

50000 CFA per ha- however many have yet to receive their compensation.

Received compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)

50000 CFA per ha- however many have yet to receive their compensation.

Promised benefits for local communities

Health, Education, Productive infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, tractors, machinery...), Capacity building

Comment on promised benefits for local communities

Food crops and vegetables will be grown between the pivots on an estimated area of 1 250 hectares. In addition, 1 000 hectares of rice schemes will be developed.

Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)

The villages have written letters to the government stating their rejection to the project. Various complaints have been submitted to the courts.