Ghana–China Zero-Tariff Forum 2026 From Market Access to Market Success
Overview China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries offers Ghana expanded access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets. However, tariff-free access alone will not automatically translate into increased exports, industrial growth or stronger participation by Ghanaian businesses. The Ghana–China Zero-Tariff Forum 2026 is a high-level, public-facing platform designed to move the conversation from policy […]
Beyond the Headlines: Reimagining China-Africa Relations Through Culture and Grassroots Diplomacy
Overview China Africa relations are most often narrated through the lens of infrastructure financing, trade balances, and geopolitical competition. This framing, while important, leaves out a critical layer of the relationship: the lived, human, and cultural exchanges happening at the grassroots level. The link between arts, diplomacy and grassroots engagement is often underestimated, yet it’s […]
Ghana-china Zero Tariff Policy Roundtable
About the Roundtable The Ghana-China Zero Tariff Policy Roundtable is a high-level policy dialogue platform jointly convened by the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) and China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). The platform brings together policymakers, business leaders, development partners, financial institutions, researchers and industry experts to examine how Ghana can effectively leverage […]
Beyond Zero Tariffs: Can Africa Turn Preferential Access to China into Industrial Growth?
Overview China’s recent decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to products from 53 African countries has renewed debate about the future of Africa-China trade relations and the prospects for export-led industrialization across the continent. While the initiative could create new opportunities for African producers and exporters, questions remain about whether preferential market access alone can address […]
Rethinking China’s Role in Africa’s Industrial Development: Infrastructure, Trade and Manufacturing
Overview The Africa–China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) is pleased to host a webinar on “Rethinking China’s Role in Africa’s Industrial Development: Infrastructure, Trade and Manufacturing” China’s engagement with Africa has evolved beyond infrastructure financing to encompass expanding trade relations, manufacturing investments, and growing industrial cooperation. While these dimensions are often discussed together, their […]
Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2026
Application Deadline: June 5, 2026 The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Ghana-China Media Fellowship Program, a fully funded, in-person training program scheduled for June 13 to August 29, 2026. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance the capacity of Ghanaian media professionals to cover Africa-China relations […]
Africa-China-Canada Policy Dialogue – May 2026 Edition
Overview The Africa–China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) and the Canadian Centre for African Affairs & Policy Research (CCAAPR) jointly convene the first session of the Africa–China–Canada Dialogue Series under the theme “Canada’s Africa Strategy in an Era of China’s Expanding Influence.” As global dynamics shift toward a more multipolar order, Canada is reassessing […]
Beyond Zero Tariffs: Unlocking Africa’s Strategic Position in China–Africa Trade
Overview The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory is convening a high-level virtual policy dialogue to assess the early implications of China’s zero-tariff policy for African economies, which took effect on May 1, 2026. Granting full tariff-free access to 53 African countries, the policy marks a significant shift in China–Africa trade relations. Yet, beyond […]
Toward a Shared Green Future: China, Africa, and the Global Energy Transition
Overview As the global push toward decarbonization accelerates, the energy transition is reshaping economic competitiveness, industrial strategy, and geopolitical alignments. China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy manufacturing, green finance, and clean technology innovation, while Africa stands at a pivotal juncture — pursuing sustainable industrialization while meeting its climate and development priorities. […]