What happens when the landgrabbers leave? An account from Kilwa, Tanzania
Blog, 14 December 2020
Brendan Schwartz
Brendan Schwartz was a senior researcher and senior associate (law, economies and justice programme) in IIED's Natural Resources research group until April 2023
Languages:
English,
French (professional fluency), Fulfulde (basic)
Brendan’s work focuses on enhancing rural communities’ participation in shaping natural resource policies and practice.
Expertise
His action research focuses on socio-legal empowerment and natural resource policy across thematic areas such as: land tenure, mining, legal redress, legal empowerment, land-based investments and agriculture value chains.
Before IIED
Prior to joining IIED, Brendan worked for the University of Guelph as a research consultant on the study of the politics of commodities in Central Africa. He has also consulted for international development institutions and NGOs in West and Central Africa.
Education
- MSc globalisation and development, SOAS
- BA international relations, Connecticut College
Blogs
