For those familiar with the African continent, one cannot deny the presence of China. Whether in infrastructure, businesses or the influx of Chinese migrant workers, Beijing has invested heavily in the continent and forged ties with many African leaders for its One Belt One Road initiative. While this has definitely led to an economic boom for the continent, is there a potential of this backfiring due to lack of due dilligence on both sides for sustainable development? On this episode, we discuss the real potential cost of easy access Chinese loans to African states and the implication this could have.
The Global Podcast is hosted by Pax Tecum Global Consultancy to inform listeners on current events in both diplomacy and sustainable development. This includes commentary on the latest updates in foreign affairs around diplomatic engagement, development and business, as well as invited thought leaders, professionals and practitioners to give expertise from the field.
