Economic relations between China and Africa : the case of Côte d'Ivoire

Date

2008

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AERC, Nairobi, KE

Abstract

Sino-African trade reached 40 billion dollars in 2005, to reach 100 billion dollars in 2010. This study measures China’s support to Côte d’Ivoire (aid, donations, grants, loans) and the impact of this aid on the economy. China has become the principal partner of several African countries: it provides them with cheap manufactured goods and reduces their dependence on traditional trade partners. One recommendation in relation to the conditions of investment and completion of the large works executed by China should be in terms of employment of local labour and introduction of minimal traceability standards.

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"African Economic Research Constortium (AERC)"

Keywords

FOREIGN AID, FOREIGN INVESTMENT, FOREIGN TRADE, BALANCE OF TRADE, ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS, SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS, CHINA, COTE D'IVOIRE

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