Contrary to popular belief, China isn't Africa's largest foreign investor. Data shows Europe, the US & UK lead in FDI stock. While China's rapid growth & visible projects (often loans!) are key, the full picture is more nuanced. Read on: odi.org/en/insights/...

China announced tariff-free access for all imports from 53 African nations. A huge move to address trade imbalances & boost African exports. But is it truly a new era, or just the first step? My thoughts: odi.org/en/insights/... #ChinaAfrica #Trade #Africa #GlobalTrade #FOCAC #EconomicDevelopment

What has happened to Chinese firms in Africa after Covid-19? My new (open access!) article for @roapejournal.bsky.social here: www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...

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🎬 Screening & discussion of Made in Ethiopia, an award-winning doc by Max Duncan & Xinyan Yu on Chinese industrial park in Ethiopia. 📅 12 Feb, 17:15 📍 SOAS KLT @carlosoya.bsky.social @lindacalab.bsky.social Weiwei Chen 🎟️ Register: shorturl.at/9SU6L @yunnanchen.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social

Shein has been in the news as UK MPs have questioned its sourcing practices and its transparency. How does Shein manage to offer such low prices? It is thanks to its digital platform and its links to efficient producers in China. My blog with Jiaying Tu discusses this 👇 odi.org/en/insights/...

Innovation in garment manufacturing is not only about production techniques. Shein harnesses the power of data to keep costs and prices down. This can only exist in mature producers like China, limiting opportunities for new countries to enter the sector. My blog with Jiaying Tu discusses this 👇

Is China's investment in African healthcare altruism or a power play? Our Sr Research Fellow @lindacalab.bsky.social was quoted in a recent article by @hannahcrowe.bsky.social in @telegraphnews.bsky.social, highlighting the need for tangible results on the ground and urges a collaborative approach.

Our most downloaded publication of 2024 shines a light on a critical issue: the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Africa. 🌍 We identified five policy priorities for African governments to navigate these challenges and build resilience.

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We are looking for a Country Economist to join #TaxDev – our programme with @theifs.bsky.social that supports effective tax policy-making in low & middle-income countries. You'll work with analysts and policy-makers in the government of Nigeria. 🇳🇬 Apply by 5 January: https://buff.ly/48orDZW

Critique of new IMF liquidity plan citing @odi.global economist Sherlyn Raga’s work on IMF forecasting errors on recent restructuring as a cautionary tale shorturl.at/R3AAZ