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 and the OECD).