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. […]
Beyond Johannesburg: Assessing Africa’s Leadership at the First-Ever G20 on African Soil
Overview The Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies (ISPS), in partnership with the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), is convening a virtual post-G20 webinar to reflect on the outcomes and implications of the 2025 G20 Summit hosted by South Africa—the first ever held on African soil. Under the theme “Promoting Solidarity, Equality, and […]
Sino-Africa Green Finance in Action: Launch of Ghana and Ethiopia SAGFA Country Reports
Overview The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation (ACF), invites you to the virtual launch of the Sino-Africa Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA) Country Reports for Ghana and Ethiopia. This event marks a significant milestone in advancing green finance collaboration between China and Africa, highlighting key findings, policy […]
Powering a Green Future: China’s Role in Financing Africa’s Energy Transition
Overview As Africa accelerates its transition toward clean and sustainable energy, financing remains one of the most critical challenges. China, now the world’s largest investor in renewable energy, has become a strategic partner in supporting Africa’s green transition through technology transfer, policy cooperation, and financial mechanisms. This webinar brings together leading thinkers, policymakers, and development […]