Deborah Brautigam

Will Africa Feed China?

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ISBN 13:
9780199396856
author:
Deborah Brautigam
format:
HardBack
publisher:
OUP USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
248
Dimensions:
23.6 x 2.5 x 16 cm
Genre:
Business, Finance & Law, Economics, International Economics
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£21.87

Description

China's growing presence in rural Africa has sparked intense debate about its intentions and impact. Deborah Brautigam, a leading expert on China and Africa, delves into the myths and realities behind these claims. Her research reveals that Chinese farming investments are more limited than often reported, and land acquisitions modest. Surprisingly, China actually exports more food to Africa than it imports. As African governments seek foreign capital, China is building its agribusiness portfolio to expand globally. This complex engagement raises important questions about the role of China in shaping Africa's agricultural future. Brautigam's book introduces the people and politics that will shape this engagement, from state-owned Chinese firms that pioneered African farming in the 1960s to entrepreneurial private investors who followed.

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