Friday, May 23, 2008

Chinafrica (17) Watching for PRC Influence in Africa

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New report (in English and Chinese):China's Environmental Footprint in Africa[announcement from Peter Bosshard's policy blog: http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/blog/peter-bosshard]



A new report written by your blogger discusses China's environmental footprint in Africa. This is a hot topic, and the report has already triggered controversial reactions.Chinese companies are building large mines and hydropower plants, textile factories and cell phone networks throughout Africa. Their projects include 26 large dams (and counting). China's environmental footprint in Africa has stirred a heated debate on the continent and in Western countries. Some observers have denounced China as a new colonizer whose "ravenous appetite" is devouring Africa's resources. Others have rejected such concerns as a "frightening heap of nonsense", and have pointed out the parallels between the Chinese and the Western role in Africa.Over the last few months, I have written a paper which looks beyond the stereotypes. "Chinas Environmental Footprint in Africa" examines China's Africa strategy, and analyzes similarities and differences with the Western approach. The paper elaborates the environmental impacts of Chinas strategy, describes the evolving response of the Chinese government, and identifies challenges for actors in Africa, China, and the West.Earlier drafts of the paper have sparked a lot of comment, including some controversy. Readers from NGOs in China and Africa, US universities and the World Bank praised the report as balanced, thorough, and convincing. A retired Chinese-American entrepreneur, on the other hand, called the paper "sensationalist" and told me that "from the severity of the commentary, I almost expected you to call China the evil empire".A "nicely balanced piece", or a sensationalist effort at China bashing? Find out for yourself! My paper is being published as a Policy Brief by the South African Institute for International Affairs, and as a Working Paper by the School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University. A Chinese version of the paper will soon be published by Fahamu in South Africa.



You can already download the paper from our website (www.internationalrivers.org/en/node/2796), in English and Chinese, and order it from nicole@internationalrivers.org. Enjoy reading, and we look forward to your comments.Peter BosshardInternational Rivers

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This has indeed caused major concerns as many are clearly unsettled with China's prescence in Africa and what the future holds for Africa's natural resources. With Africa being the most affected in regards to climate change and so forth is it really justifiable in exploiting and using Africa's resources in order to satisfy ones own needs? My only concern is if other countries continue to exploit Africa (fully aware of its crisis), what will eventually become of Africa? If those resources were suddenly just to disappear would they simply move on to a next third world country or would they look to try and re-invest in their own sources?

 
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