Paul Frimpong CGIA, ICCE

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Paul Frimpong is a development economist, top voice on Sino-Africa relations, and an award-winning entrepreneur. He’s currently the Executive Director & Senior Research Fellow at the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory. The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory is a Sino-African research and policy think tank and advisory firm headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The Centre is dedicated to providing unbiased policy and market research as well as distinct views on Africa-China relations.

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China’s Global Governance Initiative: Shaping a New Era of Multilateralism

Introduction At the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” Summit in Tianjin, President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI)—a framework aimed at reforming international cooperation...

China’s Modernization: Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in Developing Countries.

The Journey Modernization is a universal cause that affects all of humanity. There is no single paradigm or solution to modernization. The nature and rate...

Dealing with China in Africa Misconceptions: Why China Will Not Take Over Any Country’s Assets.

In Africa-China relationship, while there are valid concerns over transparency and sustainability, it’s essential to separate fact from fiction. Allegations that China is engaged...

Reimagining Africa-China trade & investment relations – PART 1

The story so far The headline numbers are glaring enough. Africa is developing ever deeper ties with China in trade and investment. The majority of emerging...

Reimagining Africa-China Trade & Investment Relations – PART 2

Infrastructure Financing China has made more investments in Africa than the next eight largest lenders combined. Significant infrastructural expenditures are required for Africa to realize its...

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The Engine of Resilience: Re-imagining Non-Profit Success as 2026 Begins

As the world crosses into 2026, Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs)...

Selective Reciprocity: How Ghana Can Turn China’s Zero-Tariff Policy into a Win-Win Strategy

China’s new zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries offers Ghana major export opportunities under its 24-Hour Economy agenda — but also raises tough questions on trade reciprocity and industrial strategy.

African Professors Must Stop Counting Publications — And Start Building Nations

Africa’s universities overflow with research but lack real-world innovation — a crisis fueled by the “publish or perish” culture.

Ghana’s Galamsey Fight: A Presidential Powwow and What Comes Next

President John Mahama met with Civil Society Organisations to tackle Ghana’s illegal mining crisis, pledging real action beyond politics to restore lands, rivers, and communities.
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