Politicians and scholars debate whether China’s economic investments in Africa benefit or exploit local populations. But what does the public think?
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African governments have more influence on China-funded projects than mainstream narratives acknowledge.
The latest cancellation reflects the pressure China feels it’s under in the international debt debate.
To non-economists, the World Bank ranking Nigeria fifth on the list of its top ten debtor countries is alarming. A deeper analysis shows there is no cause for concern.
Australia’s tax relief rules are outdated. Here are three key points for reform.
The continued entrapment of African countries in the global circuit of capital and its proclivity to large scale accumulation imperils the ability of many to cope with the pandemic.
Here are the four common lending practices identified by the Australian inquiry into credit and financial services targeted at those at risk of financial hardship.
Sri Lanka has become the cautionary tale when it comes to Belt and Road investment with China. Can Nepal avoid a similar fate?
Mental distress, addiction, debt, family dysfunction and abuse are all problems to be milked for profit.
The death of Mozambican opposition leader Alfonso Dhlakama could affect the progress made to end hostilities in the country.
The effects of a sovereign credit rating downgrade would be painful for all South Africans.
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Professor of Economics & Business, Allegheny College
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Associate professor, University of Cape Town
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Professor and Chair of Epistemologies of the Global South, University of Bareuth, Germany, University of South Africa
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Adjunct Research Professor-Institute of African Studies, Carleton IUniversity, Carleton University
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Post Doctoral Researcher, Graduate School of Business (GSB), University of Cape Town
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Reader in African history, Queen's University Belfast
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Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University
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Head of School at the School of Accounting, Curtin University
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Senior Lecturer, University of Stirling
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Associate Professor, Curtin University
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Ann Kayis-Kumar is a Friend of The Conversation.
Associate Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Senior lecturer, Curtin University
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Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer, UNSW Sydney
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Marie Curie Fellow, University of Amsterdam
