How African countries look seek to rebalance ties with China toward debt sustainability and value addition
National governments have taken additional steps. Countries such as Kenya, Ghana and Ethiopia have established inter-ministerial taskforces dedicated to overseeing Chinese-financed infrastructure projects. These bodies track project progress, enforce contract terms and evaluate socioeconomic impacts. Their effectiveness, however, varies widely.
Kenya leads Africa’s scramble for expanding Chinese market as Beijing cuts tariffs on imports
Kenya has reaffirmed its resolve to work with the private sector and development partners to maximise the gains from bilateral and multilateral trade arrangements, positioning Kenya as a regional hub for trade and investment in Africa.
Alreay rapidly running out of mothers, experts warn China’s new urbanisation policy will thwart its ‘birth-friendly society’ goal
At a twice-a-decade top political gathering last month, China announced plans to build a “birth-friendly society” – pledging to implement measures long-called for by population experts, such as lowering childcare and education costs.
