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Asian Drivers
China and India are 'poor but powerful' countries whose rise to global prominence is challenging both developed and developing countries alike. Their rapid growth, large size and increasing assertiveness in global affairs demands attention. What China and India do matters in areas as diverse as global governance (notably, climate change), global competition and development aid.
Also, see the IDS Globalisation Research Team web pages for related projects, news, publications and events.
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What are the environmental consequences of China's rise as a global player?
Published: 1 Dec 2010
China's paradox: as well as being one of the world’s largest polluters, China is also a forerunner of innovation in low carbon technology and a key player in climate change negotiations.
China as the new 'shaper' in development
Published: 6 Aug 2010
The Rising Powers Network takes a look at the understanding of development in China and the EU, and how China engage with low income countries through a series of international workshops.
New ESRC Rising Powers network on China
Published: 22 Mar 2010
Rising Powers Network is a new network that will place China as the new 'shaper' of global development under the ESRC’s Rising Power’s Programme.
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Latest Publications on Asian Drivers »
- Humphrey, J. (2010) 'European Development Cooperation in a Changing World: Rising Powers and Global Challenges after the Financial Crisis' , Working Paper No 8, EDC2020
- Urban, F. and Mohan, G. (2010) 'China’s Rise – Implications for Low Income Countries', IDS In Focus Policy Briefing 8.4, Brighton: IDS
- Gereffi, G., Humphrey, J. and Sturgeon, T. (2007) 'The Governance of Global Value Chains (Beijing) ', Comparative Studies :157-176
- Gottschalk, R. (2006) 'The Asian Drivers: Financial Flows into and out of Africa. Implications for Developing Countries', IDS Bulletin 37.1, Brighton: IDS
- Schmitz, H. (2006) 'Asian Drivers: Typologies and Questions', IDS Bulletin 37.1:54-61
Asian Drivers projects at IDS
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China-Africa Development Prospects and Perspectives - The study aimed to generate knowledge on what is the best way that Africa can benefit from China's strong economic engagement with the continent. (2009 - 2009)
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China's Private Sector Investment and the Investment Climate in Africa - Based on extensive fieldwork interviews in China and Africa, this project examines the role of Chinese private enterprises in Africa. (2007 - 2009)
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Technological Trajectories for Climate Change Mitigation in China, Europe and India - This research project addresses the questions of how and why the emerging trajectories for climate change mitigation technologies in China, Europe and India differ and derives implications for strategies of international cooperation and competition at the enterprise and government level. (Ongoing)
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The Implications of China’s “Going Out” Strategy for Inequality and Poverty Alleviation in Latin America and Africa - (Ongoing)
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Understanding Chinese Investment and its Impacts in East Africa - China's engagement with Africa has continued to attract much attention across the world. A debate has formed about the benefits of this engagement on Africa's development. This project aims to identify and evaluate the implications of Chinese FDI on African development. (Ongoing)
