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The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), working in close partnership with the African Climate Foundation (ACF), has unveiled two flagship reports that position Ghana and Ethiopia at the forefront of Sino-Africa cooperation on green and sustainable finance.

The Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), Paul Frimpong, has affirmed that strengthened green finance cooperation between China and Africa has the potential to “redefine the continent’s industrial future.”

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), in partnership with the African Climate Foundation (ACF), has officially launched two landmark country reports for Ghana and Ethiopia under the Sino-Africa Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA) project

A major milestone in Africa–China relations was marked in Accra with the official launch of the landmark volume Africa–China Linkages: Building Deeper and Broader Connections, at a high-level public forum hosted by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA).

The notion of a “China debt trap” in Africa is not supported by empirical data, according to analysis presented during the Africa–China Dialogue hosted by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) at the CEIBS Africa Campus in Accra.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) successfully hosted a high-level forum under the theme “Africa–China Dialogues: Reimagining Africa-China Economic Future” at the CEIBS Africa Campus in Accra.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) and the Africa Policy Institute (API) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening research, policy dialogue, and strategic collaboration on Africa’s engagement in global governance and sustainable development.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) is proud to announce the official launch of the Sino-Africa Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA) Fellowship, a six-week virtual training program designed to equip Africa’s emerging changemakers with the knowledge and tools to drive climate-resilient development and green finance initiatives across the continent.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) and the Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies (ISPS), South Sudan, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening research, policy dialogue, and advisory support across Africa.

The Ghana–China Climate Summit 2025 was convened under the Sino–African Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA) program of ACCPA, supported by the African Climate Foundation (ACF). The event stands as a powerful demonstration of how Ghana and China can work hand-in-hand to advance climate solutions that are practical, inclusive, and future-focused.

The Ghana–China Climate Summit 2025 was successfully hosted at the AfCFTA Auditorium, Accra, bringing together more than 250 participants from governments, the diplomatic community, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

Speaking at the Ghana–China Climate Summit 2025, held at the AfCFTA Auditorium in Accra on September 16, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. TONG Defa, reaffirmed China’s strong commitment to Africa’s green development, highlighting Beijing’s pledge to deliver 30 clean energy projects across the continent as announced under the FOCAC 2024 Beijing Action Plan.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute of Chinese Law (ICL), marking the beginning of a new era of collaboration aimed at strengthening Africa-China-Europe partnerships across law, trade, education, and sustainable development.

The Africa–China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) has announced that Ghana will host the first-ever Ghana–China Climate Summit on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, at the AfCFTA Auditorium in Accra, beginning at 9:00 AM GMT.

After three months of immersive learning, field visits, and diplomatic engagement, 15 media professionals from across Ghana have successfully graduated from the Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, the first program of its kind aimed at strengthening media capacity on Africa-China relations.

The Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, a groundbreaking initiative designed to build the capacity of Ghanaian media professionals in understanding and reporting on Ghana-China relations, officially came to a close on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

The Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), Paul Frimpong, delivered a powerful and timely presentation exploring the intersection of infrastructure, human rights, and development cooperation.

The Africa–China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) is proud to announce that its Founder and Executive Director, Paul Frimpong, has contributed to two newly published volumes exploring the evolving landscape of Africa–China relations and modernization in the Global South.

During a special interactive session with participants of the Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Ghana, H.E. TONG Defa, reaffirmed China’s commitment to its global climate responsibility by restating the country’s policy to cease funding coal power projects overseas.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) has successfully facilitated a series of high-level engagements in Accra for a visiting delegation from the East Asian Institute (EAI) of the National University of Singapore, as part of efforts to deepen Africa–Asia policy and academic cooperation.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) has successfully hosted a high-level delegation from the East Asian Institute (EAI) of the National University of Singapore at its headquarters in Accra, culminating in the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.

The Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025 witnessed a landmark moment on Saturday, August 2, 2025, as H.E. TONG Defa, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Ghana, paid a courtesy visit to the fellowship’s training center in Accra.

As part of the Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, media fellows drawn from television, radio, print, and online platforms across Ghana embarked on a landmark industrial visit to China State Hualong Construction Ghana Ltd (CSHCL) on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Organized by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) with support from the African Climate Foundation (ACF), the high-level workshop brought together over 45 stakeholders from across government, financial institutions, the private sector, civil society, and development partners.

The African Climate Foundation (ACF) has reiterated its strong commitment to championing green finance as a driver of Africa’s sustainable industrial transformation, during the closing session of the Green Finance Workshop – Addis Ababa 2025.

A groundbreaking keynote presentation delivered at the Green Finance Workshop – Addis Ababa 2025 has revealed critical insights into the current state of green finance in Ethiopia and its role in shaping a sustainable industrial future.

A diverse mix of leaders from across Ethiopia’s green economy landscape gathered today in Addis Ababa for the Green Finance Workshop, a high-level event organized by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) with support from the African Climate Foundation (ACF).

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), with the support of The African Climate Foundation (ACF), successfully hosted the Green Finance Workshop – Addis Ababa 2025

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) is set to convene a high-level Green Finance Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on July 15, 2025, to catalyze investment-driven climate solutions.

Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, a pioneering initiative that brings together fifteen seasoned journalists from across Ghana’s media landscape to explore and report more effectively on Ghana-China relations.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), with support from The African Climate Foundation (ACF), successfully hosted a high-level Green Finance Workshop in Ghana.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) is proud to announce the official call for applications for the Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), with support from The African Climate Foundation (ACF), successfully hosted a high-level Green Finance Workshop in Ghana.

A dynamic plenary session held during the Ghana Green Finance Workshop brought together leading voices in climate policy, corporate finance, and sustainability

The Ghana Green Finance Workshop, hosted by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), spotlighted the critical importance of ESG standards in attracting climate-aligned investments.

The Green Finance Workshop, hosted by the ACCPA with support from The African Climate Foundation (ACF) brought together a wide spectrum of actors committed to Ghana’s sustainable development.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), with the support of The African Climate Foundation (ACF), convened a diverse and high-level Green Finance Workshop in Accra, Ghana.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), with support from The African Climate Foundation (ACF), convened a high-level Green Finance Workshop on April 29, 2025, at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra.

During a pivotal meeting at the headquarters of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) in Accra, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, underscored China’s commitment to green development.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), with support from the African Climate Foundation, is set to host a landmark Green Finance Workshop on April 29, 2025, at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) hosted the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, at its headquarters in Accra, Ghana.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) today hosted a high-level meeting with representatives from the French Embassy in Ghana at its headquarters in Accra.

While the new U.S. tariffs present immediate challenges for African economies, they also provide an opportunity for Africa to pivot towards more strategic, long-term partners.

FOCAC plays a crucial role in aligning with Africa’s Agenda 2063 by driving regional integration through infrastructure development – Dennis Mwaniki

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.

The Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory, ACCPA, Paul Frimpong, has received the first prize for the best theoretical paper on Africa-China Relations (China-Africa Dar es Salaam Consensus) for 2024.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory, ACCPA, was among key think tanks in Africa invited to participate in this year’s commemorative event for the International Day of Peace in Jinan, Shandong Province, China.

Africa’s Agenda 2063 vision of building a peaceful continents resonates with China’s Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence – Paul Frimpong

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.

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.

Luke Dixon joins the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory as a Research Fellow in the UK.

He has recently authored two academic journal articles: “Chinese Investment and African Urbanization: A Comparative Study of Democratic and Non-Democratic ECOWAS States” and “The Impact of Chinese Special Economic Zones on Manufacturing and Employment in West Africa.”.

Professor David Norris, Advisory Panel Member of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana, has made a clarion call on African governments and policymakers to draw inspiration from China’s philosophy of development, which is people-centered.

According to the Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), Paul Frimpong, African agency must be on the rise as a matter of urgency to drive the debate and knowledge production when it comes to Sino-African relations.

ACCPA’s Executive Director, Paul Frimpong, delivered a speech at the 13th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

ACCPA was among the key think tanks from Africa that participated in the 13th meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum 2024.

Paul Frimpong, the ACCPA’s Executive Director, gave the lecture with the overarching theme Leading at the Edge of Chaos: How and Why China Became Africa’s Preferred Partner

ACCPA and CAI have expressed their commitment and agreed to collaborate on projects, including but not limited to the issuing of policy papers and briefs, etc.

Africa must build solid foundations for policies for local and global adherence – Prof. David Norris

For African nations to reduce their over-dependence on the Chinese BRI in mitigating potential debt repayment challenges, we need to be innovative in terms of our resource utilization.

According to Paul Frimpong, the Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), the world, and especially developing countries, including Africa, should be vigilant to avoid being forced into accepting narratives around China’s Belt and Road Initiative as the main cause of their debt-related crisis.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory, in partnership with Metro TV’s Metro Business Week Show, hosted a dialogue on China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Africa’s Infrastructure Development Ambitions.

Speaking at the parallel session on ‘Youth Development and BRI’, Paul Frimpong, the Executive Director of ACCPA, did not mince words, advocating for young people to be key stakeholders in the BRI initiative.

Africa’s vision of building infrastructure resonates well with China’s Belt and Road Initiative – Paul Frimpong, ACCPA’s Executive Director.

ACCPA’s Executive Director, Paul Frimpong, delivers a speech at the 3rd BRI Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

China has not only emerged as a global economic powerhouse but has also achieved the remarkable feat of lifting a substantial portion of its population out of abject or extreme poverty.

African countries need to prioritize renewable energy sources in infrastructure projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimize carbon emissions.

China is the first country to support the AU in joining the G20 and supports a greater role for the AU and African countries in the global governance system.

Africa’s trade relationship with China cannot be considered overly reliant – Kai Xue via Sino-African Voices by the ACCPA.

African governments have shown varying levels of commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability – ACCPA

BRICS have admitted six new members as the bloc expands. The membership of the new members will come into effect on January 1, 2024.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) has signed an MOU with MIE Group towards China Trade Week in Ghana, Kenya & Morocco

‘The BRICS Dialogue’ will be an annual dialogue hosted by the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory. This year’s dialogue is scheduled to be held virtually on August 15, 2023.

China has always prioritized respecting all civilizations under the paradigm of “diversity in harmony” – Danzhu LOU

We need to put an effort into knowing and understanding China – H.E. Ambassador Anani Demuyakor

Paul Frimpong, the Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), has said that the world will greatly benefit from China’s Global Civilization Initiative.

A Public Forum on China’s Global Civilization in Action was successfully held in Accra by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA).

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) invites the public to a Forum on China’s Global Civilization Initiative.

He made this comment during the one-day training on Africa/Ghana-China relations hosted by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) in Accra for select media professionals.

Professor David Norris, Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana has been appointed as Advisory Panel Member of ACCPA.

China’s history with Africa has shown a track record of true friendship, and this has contributed to the continuous rise in Africa-China engagements.

ACCPA has hosted a one-day training in Accra for select media professionals on Africa/Ghana-China relations.

Professor Houda Hazami is a lawyer, lecturer, and Sino-Africa expert from Tunisia with over 20 years of accumulated working experience, spanning from practicing as a lawyer to teaching at the university.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) is set to host a one-day training for media professionals in Ghana on Ghana-China Relations.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) has launched a column named ‘Africa-China 2.0’ in Ghana’s leading business, economy, and financial newspaper, The Business & Financial Times (B&FT).

Dr. Fouad Larhzizer joins the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory as a Senior Research Fellow for Morocco

China has shown credible pathways to become Africa’s favorite partner – Paul Frimpong, Executive Director, Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory.

ACCPA’s Founder, Paul Frimpong, delivered a speech on why China is Africa’s Perfect Partner at the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum 2023.

ACCPA’s Founder & Executive Director, Paul Frimpong, has arrived in China to participate in the 12th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum

ACCPA exclusively invites you to participate in this virtual dialogue on the Digital Silk Road: A path to Africa-China win-win Cooperation.

Dilma Rousseff is elected as the President of the New Development Bank, formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank.

Paul Frimpong, ACCPA’s Executive Director discussed the impact of high-profile visits on US-Africa relations.

Dr. Rosemary Mnongya has joined the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory as a Senior Research Fellow

The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) conducts a one-day training for media professionals in Tanzania.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Nancy A. Lohalo as a Senior Research Fellow.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) team paid a courtesy visit to the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) prepares to host a one-day, fully funded workshop for select journalists in Tanzania.

ACCPA’s Executive Director, Paul Frimpong, paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania.

China’s mediation in the Saudi-Iran deal to restore ties best practice of GSI, exerting far-reaching influence on other hotspot issues.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA)- a Sino-African research and policy think tank and advisory firm headquartered in Ghana, has issued a letter endorsing China’s Global Security Initiative.

China remains one of Ghana’s and Africa’s responsible partners, according to Paul Frimpong, the Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory.

Ethiopia and China sign an MOU to establish a Working Group to boost investment and economic cooperation.

He shared these insights during an online dialogue with the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory under the Africa-China 2.0 series.

Jinkang WU made these revelations as the keynote speaker at an online dialogue hosted by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory.

Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd., the Lekki Deep Sea Port is the first deep seaport in Nigeria, and one of the biggest in West Africa.

South Africa has just taken over the BRICS chairmanship from China and will host the group’s annual summit this year.

The new foreign minister’s visit follows in the footsteps of his predecessors over the last three decades.

Africa can benefit from China’s deep R&D in tech-enabled logistics sector – Ndiare Sembene

The new foreign minister’s visit follows in the footsteps of his predecessors over the last three decades.

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory is a Sino-African research and policy think tank and advisory firm headquartered in Accra, Ghana.

China, Africa’s largest bilateral lender, waived debt owed by 17 countries in the continent for 23 interest-free loans that were due in 2021.

A clearing center for the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB) in Mauritius, will facilitate trade transactions between Mauritius and China as well as Africa.