Joint Ventures

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) introduces the risks and mitigation strategies associated with public-private incorporated joint ventures (JVs) within the context of agricultural investment and food systems.

• Public-private incorporated joint ventures (JVs) are becoming a more prominent model for attracting private investment in agriculture, coinciding with an increased focus on public-private partnerships (PPPs) for agribusiness.
• In a joint venture arrangement, the public and private partners contribute equity, share profits, and manage the company jointly. This structure presents specific benefits and risks, especially for governments in developing countries when applied to agriculture.
• The bulletin aims to assist government lawyers and agricultural investment negotiators by identifying key risks of JVs and providing guidance on how to mitigate those risks through precise legal drafting.

APA

Brewin,, S. (2021). Joint Ventures. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/investment-agriculture-joint-ventures

Chicago

Brewin,, Sarah. Joint Ventures. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2021. https://www.iisd.org/investment-agriculture-joint-ventures.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{brewin2021joint, author = {Brewin,, Sarah}, title = {{Joint Ventures}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2021}, month = aug, url = {https://www.iisd.org/investment-agriculture-joint-ventures}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }