EPISODE · Mar 31, 2023 · 1H 20M
POLICY & PRACTICE. China in Africa. The Belt & Road Initiative & Future of Development Cooperation
from UCL Political Science Events · host UCL Political Science
This panel explores these nuances and tackle pressing questions: What are the pros and cons of China's involvement in Africa? Does China's aid and FDI pressure Western donors to adjust and improve their delivery? What are the long-term impacts of Chinese involvement and what does the future of China-Africa cooperation look like? Meet the speakers: Dr Sam Brazys (University College Dublin) Dr Huan Zou (SOAS) Chair: Dr Adam Harris Unfortunately Mr Solomzi Mhlana (1st Secretary Political, South African High Commission to the Great Britain and Northern Ireland) had to cancel and could not attend this seminar.
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A common, though simplistic, narrative of China's involvement in Africa is one of Chinese dominance and debt trap diplomacy. However, as with most political, economic, and social phenomena, China's involvement in Africa is much more nuanced.
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POLICY & PRACTICE. China in Africa. The Belt & Road Initiative & Future of Development Cooperation
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