• There has been an investor rush into Asia after the crises hit the United States and Europe. The investors turned to Asia to expand commercial operations. There are special economic zones in Asian countries that facilitate large companies’ investment in respective countries, thus, governments playing a significant role in land acquisition for investors. Investors are given fiscal advantages and subsidized rates for services received. Moreover, they often enjoy unlimited rights to export products and profits. Left behind all these processes are the rural communities who do not have protection from the potential impact of the land acquisition