Africa-China
Making from “China-Africa” to “Africa-China” a reality
At Development Reimagined, we firmly believe Africa’s own development plans and priorities should be highly valued by all development partners, including China. We know from experience that cooperation is most effective when governments and the private sector align their plans with African priorities and needs.
Development Reimagined has long-standing relationships among the African Diplomatic Corps in Beijing, the China Africa Business Council (CABC), and Chinese ministries including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce. We draw on this deep network to provide unparalleled insights on China’s role as a key development partner for the African region in striving to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063: Africa’s strategic framework to deliver on the African Union’s goals for inclusive and sustainable development by implementing 6 continental frameworks and 15 flagship projects.
Our work – including our flagship Africa-wide “China Strategy” – draws on our unique network and DR’s trusted role in China, along with an in-house portfolio of unique databases. These rich resources enable us to publish a series of original, timely research as well as convene innovative capacity building and trade/finance facilitation activities to help African countries get the most out of existing and future relationships with China.
Reimagining the Africa-China relationship
MEET Our expert lead
JING CAI
Jing leads China-African health and agriculture cooperation research at Development Reimagined, having managed our FOCAC Policy Analysis and Advocacy project. She is also the co-author of “China-Africa Health Cooperation under FOCAC Umbrella”, in which she analysed China’s commitments around health cooperation since the first FOCAC summit and deepdived into four African countries’ health overview, challenges and cooperation with China as cases studies. Before DR, Jing worked at GIZ Cambodia on M&E of a disability advocacy project. She also worked as a translator with Chinese medical team in Benin.
WHAT WE DO
Keeping you one step ahead of key policy trends
We conduct high quality, data-driven policy research regarding Africa-China relations, at a bilateral and regional level. We use data-driven analysis to provide comprehensive “China Strategies” for companies, government agencies, and international organizations, along with tailored information reports and strategic recommendations to both our clients and the wider public on key Africa-China topics – from loans to trade to students and tourism – often based on our unique in-house databases.
We organize high-level meetings and webinars using our unique network of key African and Chinese diplomats, policymakers, practitioners and enterprises, along with numerous subject matter experts, to explore key Africa-China topics, provide training on specific lessons from China’s development path, or organize bespoke training and presentations on African countries’ economic conditions and future prospects.
Equipping key decision-makers with insights
Connecting you with diverse and powerful partners
We convene regular and impactful dialogues between African diplomats, policy-makers and businesspeople in different countries and settings – particularly African organizations on the ground in China – and we are proud to support African organizations in developing SDG-related or Agenda 2063-aligned partnerships in China (and vice versa).
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Sound Strategic Advice
Whether you’re aiming to get more out of your company’s relationship with China, identify and mitigate geopolitical risks, or design and assess an aid project or investment with Chinese involvement, we have the experience to help you develop deep, data-driven, and truly sustainable strategic plans. As an independent, African-led consultancy with industry-leading expertise on African economies as well as China’s development, we work with private companies, government agencies, and international organizations of all sizes. Our clients on Africa-China matters include United Nations agencies, key decision-makers in African and Chinese organizations, European development agencies, and Africa’s top luxury consumer brands.
Evidence-Based Analysis
Backed by our in-house collection of unique datasets, our trendsetting analyses simplify seemingly complex topics that are freqently misunderstood or merely presented at surface level. We specialize in multi-method research, including drawing on our extensive expert network of key African and Chinese decision-makers, to unearth fresh insights that allow our clients to reimagine the Africa-China connection in ways that yield unconventional opportunities. From public health and finance to private sector investment and household-level welfare, we view Africa-China through multiple lenses to enhance your project with diverse, deeply-sourced research.
BROWSE Our WORK on Africa-China
Infographic: Are China’s loans to Africa back to pre-Covid-19 levels?
November 2023- Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to the present, there has been an abundance of reporting on a slowdown in Chinese lending to Africa and
Press Release: Tripartite Framework For Local Medicine Production in Africa (Africa-UN-China)(2023)
Beijing, November 8, 2023 – Development Reimagined (DR) has supported UNAIDS (China), the African Union, and the Embassy of Senegal in a strategic consultative meeting
Speech: Why “Made in Africa” is clearly the future for global supply chains (2023)
October 2023, Beijing – Why “Made in Africa” is clearly the future for global supply chains. Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Firstly, I would
Press Release: DR trains over 50 SMEs for China market entry with the International Trade Centre
The ITC team at the 2022 CIIE. October 2023– Development Reimagined (DR) conducted a China market entry training session on 18th October 2023 as
Event: African Ambassadors and Prof Deborah Brautigam discuss China-Africa relations
Beijing, 26 May 2023- Development Reimagined in partnership with the African Union Permanent Mission in Beijing convened an evening with Professor Deborah Brautigam, the Director
Event: AWF and African Ambassadors discuss an Africa-Led Biodiversity Agenda with China
On May 30, 2023, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), supported by Development Reimagined (DR) hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Joining Hands to Realize an Africa-Led
Press Release: Afreximbank and Development Reimagined Join Forces to help High-End, Sustainable African Brands enter Chinese Market
Beijing/Cairo, 28 July 2023 – In continuation of its strategy to assist African businesses in increasing their presence in the international arena, the African Export-Import
Press Release: Embassy Of The Republic of South Sudan in Beijing Sign MOU With Development Reimagined To Strengthen Cooperation
Beijing, August 7 2023 – In a significant step towards enhancing collaboration, the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Beijing and Development Reimagined
Speech: How can China best support Industrial Value Chains and Value Addition in Africa?
Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Director General Wu Peng, Your Excellency Sylla Deputy Director Zhang Jianhua Resident Coordinator Chatterjee I want to express my
Policy Brief: FOCAC 8 At 1 – What Has Changed in Africa-China Trade so far?
The 8th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was recently held in Dakar, Senegal, bringing together high-level officials from China and African countries to discuss cooperation
Speech: What next for China-Africa Private Sector Cooperation?
Speech by Development Reimagined CEO, Hannah Ryder, at The Forum on China-Africa Private Sector Cooperation. Recommendations by the Development Reimagined team for future cooperation regarding
Expert View: 3 Key Trends in the Chinese Market for 2023
1. The removal of the Covid-19 policy and measures to boost consumption means more market opportunities for African business The Chinese government officially announced that
Expert View: What impact might China’s 20th National Congress have on Africa-China business and trade?
In October, the world’s attention was firmly placed on China, as the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) commenced. Not only
Expert view: What is Jing Dong (JD) and why is it relevant for African brands in China?
What is JD? Founded in 2004, JD is now one China’s biggest and most trusted e-commerce platforms. It was originally founded as a website but
Are African governments doing enough with China on climate action? New report says there is room for more and better cooperation
It’s an often-cited fact that the African continent is particularly vulnerable to the direct and indirect effects of climate change – a vulnerability that has
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