Chinese investment and knowledge transfer in Africa

This project studies Chinese investment for structural transformation in Africa and knowledge transfer between Chinese and African firms

Abstract

This Research in Context brief summarises and sets in context emerging findings from the project ‘Chinese FDI and structural transformation in Africa’. The project was funded by the Department for International Development - Economic and Social Research Council ‘Growth Research Programme’. (DEGRP)

Led by Deborah Brautigam, Director of Johns Hopkins’ China-Africa Research Initiative, the project is studying the potential for Chinese investment to enhance structural transformation in Africa, with a focus on knowledge transfer between Chinese and African firms. So far studies have been completed on Madagascar, Kenya, Zambia, and Malawi.

Citation

Linda Calabrese (2017) Chinese investment and knowledge transfer in Africa. DEGRP Research in Context

Chinese investment and knowledge transfer in Africa

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Published 30 September 2017