China’s recent moves to establish special economic zones (SEZs) in several African countries can make a significant … contribution to industrialization in Africa. But the success of these projects is by no means guaranteed. Meeting the objectives of … both China and African countries will require an active partnership and a framework for collaboration that includes …

China, still considered itself a developing country, is becoming an increasingly important ‘new’ donor for many African … allowed a diffuse and rapid penetration. Furthermore, China has gained considerable room and influence in countries where … traditional donors have reduced their commitments or have disengaged. After reviewing the major features of Chinese aid to Africa …

announcements and assessments of major projects in Africa suggest that China has already overtaken the World Bank in lending to … Africa. In this article, we analyze China’s aid policy in Africa from a political economy perspective. We show that China …In recent years, China has become a major power on the African continent, not only with respect to trade and investment …

that electrification aid by the 1990s had moved toward relatively poorer countries, except for those in Africa, and toward …