by Kontrast.at A charity implemented a massive economic stimulus package for rural Kenya: 10,500 households received $1,000 each. A study examined the effects. The result: the entire…… Read more “Unconditional basic income made the economy in Kenya’s villages boomby Kontrast.at”
Category: AFRICA
What does China’s pledge to stop building coal power plants aboard hold for Africa?
by Zhu Hongzhou We’re now old, but we inherited a clean and healthy environment from our fathers, and it’s our duty to give our children a clean…… Read more “What does China’s pledge to stop building coal power plants aboard hold for Africa?”
Blockchain beyond cryptocurrency in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Written by Alley Zhu Blockchain has received much media coverage initially due to its application – bitcoins, as a cryptocurrency by Satoshi Nakamoto who proposed a decentralized approach to transactions in…… Read more “Blockchain beyond cryptocurrency in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)”
China finances most coal plants built today – it’s a climate problem and why US-China talks are essential
Jeff Nesbit, Yale University As nations gear up for a critical year for climate negotiations, it’s become increasingly clear that success may hinge on one question: How…… Read more “China finances most coal plants built today – it’s a climate problem and why US-China talks are essential”
Five Reasons Why Chinese Private Investment is Flowing Into Africa
April 6, 2021 by Eric Claude Olander from The China Africa Project Almost a decade, China passed the United States to become Africa’s leading source of foreign direct…… Read more “Five Reasons Why Chinese Private Investment is Flowing Into Africa”
Madagascar expresses deep condolences on the death of Yuan Longping, the father of hybrid rice
“Republic Medal” winner, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and director of the National Hybrid Rice Engineering Research Center Yuan Longping died in Changsha at 13:07…… Read more “Madagascar expresses deep condolences on the death of Yuan Longping, the father of hybrid rice”
New Report Highlights China’s Indispensable Role in Building African Infrastructure
May 3, 2021 by Eric Claude Olander from The China Africa Project African infrastructure financing is in freefall, plummeting from $100 billion annually in 2014 to just $31…… Read more “New Report Highlights China’s Indispensable Role in Building African Infrastructure”
Overseas Chinese Enterprises’ “Road-Building” Challenges
Written by Lily from China House Kenya’s first new railroad since its independence Kenya’s natural beauty and rich wildlife resources are the country’s precious treasures. 70% of…… Read more “Overseas Chinese Enterprises’ “Road-Building” Challenges”
Chinese Businesses in Kenya Under COVID-19
April 19, 2021by China House Student Fellows from The China Africa Project By China House Fellows Zang Yiming, 15, Beijing National Day School; Fan Xia, 17, Yao Hua…… Read more “Chinese Businesses in Kenya Under COVID-19”
Exploring China’s Role in Fighting Poverty and Food Insecurity in Guinea-Bissau
By Oluwafolajimi Adesanya from The China Africa Project Members of the Campossa Rice Farmers’ Association meeting with the Chinese experts of the Sino-Guinea-Bissau Source: UNDP Since 1998,…… Read more “Exploring China’s Role in Fighting Poverty and Food Insecurity in Guinea-Bissau”
How Do Chinese Companies Affect South Africa？
Written by Angela Translated by Carol South African environmental advocacy group protested against the investment of Chinese companies in the Musina Makadu Special Economic Zone in Limpopo…… Read more “How Do Chinese Companies Affect South Africa？”
Overseas Chinese Companies are Resisted Again but China’s Plan to Build Coal-Fired Plants in Africa is Continued
Written by Jackey Shen and Lily Xu In the context of globalization, China insists on building as “open, green, and clean” “Belt and Road”. More and more…… Read more “Overseas Chinese Companies are Resisted Again but China’s Plan to Build Coal-Fired Plants in Africa is Continued”
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