This paper studies the relationship between Asia’s economic engagements in Africa and individual African nations …’ participation in global value chains (GVC) over the past two decades. We find that while overall exports from Africa to Asia are … to diversify export portfolios through exporting to Asia. Each African nation has a distinct main trade partner in Asia …

"The dynamism in modern Asia, especially with the current revival in Japan, stands in sharp contrast to the situation … in Europe. An in-depth understanding of what is happening in contemporary Asia is key to grasping opportunities that this … dynamism creates for all. This multi-volume reference work consists of three up-to-date and comprehensive volumes on Asia and …