| ID | 124942 |
| Title Proper | Green dreams |
| Other Title Information | myth and reality in China's agricultural investment in Africa |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bräutigam, Deborah ; Zhang, Haisen |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | What role does China play in the recent rush for land acquisition in Africa? Conventional wisdom suggests a large role for the Chinese government and its firms. Our research suggests the opposite. Land acquisitions by Chinese companies have so far been quite limited, and focused on production for African consumption. We trace the evolution of strategy and incentives for Chinese agricultural engagement in Africa, and examine more closely several of the more well known cases, sorting out the myths and the realities. |
| `In' analytical Note | Third World Quarterly Vol.34, No.9; 2013: p.1676-1696 |
| Journal Source | Third World Quarterly Vol.34, No.9; 2013: p.1676-1696 |
| Key Words | Green Dreams ; China ; Chinese Agriculture ; Agricultural Investment - China ; Africa ; Economic Development ; Growth and Development ; Social Welfare ; Foreign Policy - China ; International Relation - IR ; Social Changes ; Social and Economic Reforms ; Economic Strategy - China ; Chinese Agricultural Engagement In Africa - CAEA ; Myth and Reality |