1. The sleeping giant has awoken : China's new great leap forward -- 2. Some of the factors that contributed to China's awakening -- 3. China's entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) -- 4. Why is China interested in Africa? -- 5. China's foray into Africa : the benefits -- 6. China's...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address issues relating to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (UNMDG) in the Middle East, analysing socio‐cultural issues having direct relevance to the region's progress toward “Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women”....