Scoping studies on China - Africa economic relations : the case of Tanzania

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2008

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Economic Research Bureau, Dar es Salaam, TZ

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Tanzania has numerous trade agreements with China, and is China's largest aid recipient country in Africa. Loans or aid from China are not subjected to political conditions, as is often the case with Western countries. Most of the imports from Tanzania to China are primary commodities, while exports from China are manufactured goods. Investments from China are largely motivated to secure sources of energy and raw materials as well as to exploit preferential markets that are accessible to African countries. Future studies are needed, focusing on impact indicators like technology transfer, employment creation, and competitive-threats to local producers.

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FOREIGN INVESTMENT, FOREIGN AID, FOREIGN TRADE, BALANCE OF TRADE, ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS, SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS, CHINA, TANZANIA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/38582

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Research Results (GGP) / Résultats de recherches (MCP)
Sub-Saharan Africa / Afrique subsaharienne
Trade Policy, Investment and Economic Integration / Politique commerciale, investissement et intégration économique