Economy

FOCAC: A Strategic Hype or Real Cooperation?

Is FOCAC merely a strategic façade designed to influence global perceptions, or does it genuinely…

China’s Role in African Infrastructure Development through FOCAC.

In the realm of global geopolitics and economic development, the relationship between China and Africa…

Part Two: Efficient Flow of Money Through Trade in Africa – Mobile Financial Services; A Necessity for Small and Medium Enterprises

In my previous article of the trade series we examined the potential role of a…

Trade Series Part 1: Interoperability of Trade; Is a Ministry of Integration a Necessity or Nicety?

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) powered by the African Continental Free Trade Area…

Relevance of FOCAC in the context of ‘Africa+1’ Summitry.

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, FOCAC is and continues to be a leading plurilateral mechanism…

China’s ‘overcapacity’ narrative: A reality or excessive anxiety?

The world’s number one industrial powerhouse, China, has recently been stretched to respond to claims…

Understanding FOCAC: A Comprehensive Overview and Key Insights

In the years leading up to 2000, Africa faced numerous challenges, including civil wars, diseases,…

Social business in a ‘fair’ trade world

“I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman…

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

The Journey Modernization is a universal cause that affects all of humanity. There is no…

Towards a Lush Legacy: The “Green” Shift of the Belt and Road Initiative.

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) emerged as a colossal and transformative project, stretching its…