Growing Chinese Investment in Africa
IMF Podcasts, April 13, 2012
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Bibliographic details
- Published: April 13, 2012
Overview
- Date: April 13, 2012.
- Theme: The rise of Chinese investment in Sub-Saharan Africa, its impact on African growth, and prospects for continuation.
- Noted trend: Chinese investment in Sub-Saharan Africa has been on the rise in recent years, peaking in 2008 at more than $5 billion dollars.
- Framing question: "But will it continue?"
Key findings and observations
- Investment trajectory:
- Chinese investment in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked in 2008 at more than $5 billion dollars.
- Effect on growth:
- Increasing Chinese investment is having a major impact on African growth.
- Controversy:
- The increase in investment is described as "not without some controversy."
Participants and roles
- Antoinette Sayeh — Director, IMF Africa Dept (featured commentator).
- Bruce Edwards — Producer, International Monetary Fund podcast program; award-winning audio producer and journalist.
- Rhoda Metcalfe — Independent journalist and audio producer.
Questions and scenarios for policy and research
- Continuity scenario:
- Will rising Chinese investment in Sub-Saharan Africa continue beyond the observed peak in 2008?
- Impact assessment:
- How to quantify and manage the "major impact" of Chinese investment on African growth amid noted controversies.