ACCPA at the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in Beijing
Paul Frimpong, the Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), was among the scholars invited to participate in the conference.
Ghana’s Nuclear Energy Dynamics: FOCAC and Global Competition – PART 2
China’s strategic investments and rapid delivery, Russia’s deep-rooted energy expertise, and the potential resurgence of Western engagement all present unique opportunities and challenges.
Ghana’s Nuclear Energy Dynamics: FOCAC and Global Competition – PART 1
Fast forward to today, and Ghana, along with other African nations, is considering nuclear power as a solution to its energy woes.
China’s ‘overcapacity’ narrative: a reality or excessive anxiety?
Reaching climate targets has beneficial externalities that go far beyond gaining market share in the green economy. This is what China is showing the world, and lessons need to be learned from them instead of antagonizing them.
Relevance of FOCAC in the context of ‘Africa+1’ Summitry.
FOCAC continues to serve its purpose as a platform for collective discourse on cooperation between Africa and China-Paul Frimpong, ACCPA Executive Director
Understanding FOCAC: A Comprehensive Overview and Key Insights
As the 9th FOCAC meeting approaches in some few months, the forum’s continued evolution and adaptability will be crucial in addressing emerging challenges and ensuring its ongoing relevance and effectiveness in strengthening the partnership between China and Africa.
African Agency and Strategies for Effective Engagement with China
African agency in the context of Sino-Africa relations refers to the proactive stance taken by African nations and organizations to assert their interests and shape the dynamics of their engagement with China.
The Year of African Elections and Why China Should Not Lose Sight
Few, if any, in China would worry about an African election and its potential implications for China. However, given the lessons from France’s predicaments and the rising manifestations of anti-Chinese sentiments across Africa, the outcomes of African elections should interest Chinese policymakers in terms of how they may shape China’s relations with Africa moving forward.
Africa-China relations are often shrouded in myths – Sanne van der Lugt.
In a recent webinar organized by the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) on Africa’s Agency in Sino-Africa Relations, Sanne Ver Der Lugt, a research fellow at the Leiden Asia Centre, delivered a presentation that challenged some prevailing myths surrounding Africa– China relations.
The AfCFTA & Its Potential Implications for Africa-China Trade
Already, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aligns with some of the infrastructure goals of AfCFTA, further enhancing cooperation in the fulfilment of the trade agreement.