Land Matrix Initiative (LMI)

The Land Matrix is an independent land monitoring initiative that promotes transparency and  
accountability around large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) in low- and middle-income countries  
across the world. By capturing data on its website, the initiative aims to stimulate debate on the  
trends and impacts of LSLAs, facilitate wide participation in collecting and sharing data about these  
deals, and contribute to the growing movement towards open data. In this way, it seeks to support  
greater public involvement in critical decisions that affect the lives of land-users and strengthen their  positions in the processes that govern access to land.