China's Finance in Africa
What and How Much?

The Element provides an analysis of official finances from China to Africa with special attention to Africa's foreign finances policy.

Evelyn F. Wamboye (Author)

9781108789790, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 March 2021

75 pages
15 x 23 x 0.5 cm, 0.14 kg

This Element provides a detailed analysis of official finances from China to Africa with special attention to the question of Africa's foreign finances policy. The findings reveal that Africa has an infrastructure gap and Chinese finances are largely used to fund infrastructure projects. However, the majority of the funds are loans, which are mortgaged on Africa's natural resources. In addition, Chinese firms are the ones implementing the projects, and much of the raw material and labor is imported from China. All these calls for Africa to institute a coherent foreign finances policy that ensures African countries fully benefit from these finances.

1. Introduction: Africa in the 21st Century – Changing Perceptions and Landscape
2. Literature Review – China's Engagement in Africa
3. Case Study – Tanzania
4. Conclusion and Recommendations.

Subject Areas: Economics [KC]