Deal #4757 Version #69277

Community members in Lipokela village were not consulted.

Community members of Lipokela unanimously agreed that land was granted without their consent. Residents of Lipokela have attempted to file complaints and raise concerns about the investment. Some residents stated that they visited their district council to verify how much tax Olam-Aviv is paying and report that they were turned away and told to go back to their Village Council. Additionally, when national leaders visited the Olam-Aviv plantation, residents state that they were not allowed to speak out or ask questions.

Various villages- several families do not cultivate any land due to a shortage of land and/or soil fertility issues

Development of roads and energy services in the Songea Region. The company has allocated US$3,000 per village per year to spend on community projects. Liganga has elected to provide solar lighting for its school while Lusonga purchased desks. A dispensary in Lipokela is being built.