Africa’s economic transformation: the role of Chinese investment

This report assesses whether and how Chinese trade, investment and finance contributed to economic growth in Africa

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
30 June 2020
Document Type:
Thematic Summary
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Calabrese, L, Tang, X

Abstract

This synthesis report uses evidence from the DFID-ESRC Growth Research Programme (DEGRP) and beyond to assess whether and how Chinese trade, investment and finance contributed to economic growth in Africa. The authors examine a significant body of evidence produced under DEGRP, framing it in the context of the wider literature. China’s engagement in Africa is analysed through the lens of economic transformation, considering increases of productivity within sectors as well as movement of resources between sectors.

Citation

Calabrese, L. and Tang, X. (2020) Africa’s economic transformation: the role of Chinese investment. DEGRP Synthesis Report.

Africa’s economic transformation: the role of Chinese investment

Published 30 June 2020
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