Institute of Development Studies

China-Africa Development Prospects and Perspectives

Dr Jing Gu is consultant for a study that has been funded by the Research Department (EDRE) of the African Development Bank. The purpose of the study is to understand and establish the most productive way to nurture the expanding from China of trade and investment in Africa. The ultimate aim is to generate knowledge on what is the best way that Africa can benefit from China’s strong economic engagement with the continent. This study is part of a wider collaboration with other researchers and institutes (including the Centre for Chinese Studies at the University of Stellenbosch (http://www.ccs.org.za/) and the OECD).

• IDS key contact: Jing Gu
• Project dates: August 2009 - December 2009
• Project status: Closed
• Funder: African Development Bank (ADB)

Researchers

• Jing Gu
• Richard Schiere, African Development Bank

Selected Outputs

• Gu, J. (2009) 'China's Private Enterprises in Africa and the Implications for African Development', European Journal of Development Research, Special Issue on China, India and Africa 21.4:570-87
• Cook, S. and Gu, J. (2009) 'The Global Financial Crisis: Implications for China's South-South Cooperation', IDS Bulletin 40.5:38-46
• Gu, J., Humphrey, J. and Messner, D. (2008) 'Global Governance and Developing Countries: The Implications of the Rise of China', World Development 36.2:274-92
• Gu, J. and Humphrey, J. (2006) 'The Impact of Africa on China' , African Economic Research Consortium publications