Re-Thinking China and Sub-Saharan Africa Relations

Unequal Partnerships, Developmental Myths, and the Future of the Continent
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-3-032-42512-6
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development

This book examines one of today's most debated global partnerships: that between China and Sub-Saharan Africa. Through case studies, interviews, and firsthand insights from countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, and The Gambia, it explores how this seemingly mutually beneficial relationship often masks deep inequalities.

Adopting an interpretive and exploratory approach, the book challenges widely held notions about development, cooperation, and trust. Is China a true partner in Africa’s growth, or does it reinforce old patterns of dependency? Can Sub-Saharan Africa achieve sustainable development under these conditions?

Addressing seven key questions about development, power, and future trajectories, the book challenges dominant narratives and invites readers to reconsider China’s role in shaping the continent’s future. It will appeal to students, scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the relationship between China and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mahuni, Kenneth

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Entwicklungsstudien
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Regionalwissenschaften, Regionalstudien
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Disentangling the Main Argument.- Chapter 1. China to the Rescue?.- Part II: A Panoramic View of Sub-Saharan Africa.- Chapter 2. Perspectives for Understanding China-Africa Partnership.- Chapter 3. Sub-Saharan Africa’s Vulnerabilities.- Chapter 4. The Global Stage – What Sub-Saharan Africa Is Missing.- Part III: Unleashing the Mysterious Dragon!.- Chapter 5. China Has Come a Long Way….- Chapter 6. China’s Success: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa.- Part IV: The Dynamic China-Sub-Saharan Africa Relations.- Chapter 7. China-Sub-Saharan Africa Relations Dynamics through the Magnetic Polarity Metaphor.- Part V: The Antidote.- Chapter 8. The Big Agenda: Decoupling Sub-Saharan Africa from China’s Hegemony.- Part VI: Reflections.- Chapter 9. China-Sub-Saharan Africa ‘Unequal Partnerships’ and Sustainable Development Goals.- Chapter 10. Summing Up: Reflections and Final Thoughts.

Über Autor(innen)

Kenneth Mahuni is a Scholar at the University of Mauritius and a Senior Economist with over a decade of experience in economic policy, research, and teaching. He is the author of two books and has published widely in peer-reviewed journals on economic development, industrial clusters, and international trade. Mahuni’s work is based both on academic research and practical policy experience, including roles in government and higher education. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Amartya Sen Prize and the KOICA CIAT Best Practice Award. He is also an Academics Stand Against Poverty Fellow (Yale University, 2024–2025).