VOICED : Weah's promised land: rights dispute reignites Liberia

VOICED : Weah's promised land: rights dispute reignites Liberia

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the expansion of palm oil plantations in Liberia, highlighting the impact on local communities who hoped for different developments like schools or clinics. It explores the state's control over land, the economic reliance on taxes from natural resources, and the opaque nature of contracts with companies. The video also delves into the historical context of land ownership, the proposed land rights bill, and the political changes under new leadership that could affect land rights and the lives of Liberians.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the land rights bill mentioned in the text?

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How did former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's administration impact land concession agreements?

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