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African Special Economic Zones Lessons and Investments from China
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African Special Economic Zones [electronic resource] : Lessons and Investments from China / by Bryan Robinson.
ISBN
9789811681059
Edition
1st ed. 2022.
Publication
Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022.
Physical Description
1 online resource (XXXIII, 345 p.) 118 illus., 113 illus. in color.
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Summary
This book evaluates African Special Economic Zones from the perspective of learning from China's experiences with such Zones and the impact of Chinese policy and investment on African Zones. Utilising case studies of perceived successful Special Economic Zones in China, the book proposes the Chinese Model of Special Economic Zones as an evaluation and benchmarking tool against which African Special Economic Zones are considered. Applying several case studies on African Special Economic Zones, the book then details the competitiveness of African Special Economic Zones with a specific focus on attracting Chinese investors to these Zones. The economic, social and environmental impact of these zones are appraised. African Nations' efforts, or lack thereof, to enable successful Special Economic Zones are critically analysed. Finally, Special Economic Zones in Africa are compared against the Chinese Model; and an African Model of Special Economic Zones is proposed. Recommendations are presented to both African Nations' leadership and Chinese policymakers and investors as to how these Zones can be improved to enhance competitiveness and the attainment of the Zones' sustainable development objectives. Bryan Robinson is a Research Associate and Senior Lecturer at Nelson Mandela University Business School, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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Language
English
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January 27, 2022
Contents
Part I. Context
Chapter 1: Africa's economies
Chapter 2: China's surge in growth facilitated by Special Economic Zones
Chapter 3: The Chinese Special Economic Zone Model and China of the future
Part II. The Emergence of Chinese Special Economic Zones in Africa
Chapter 4: China in Africa
Chapter 5: the emergence of Chinese interest in Special Economic Zones in Africa
Part III. Evaluating Special Economic Zones in Africa
Chapter 6: Critical issues for Chinese investment in special economic zones in Africa
Chapter 7: Labour: Obstacles and opportunities
Chapter 8: The social and environmental impact of Special Economic Zones in Africa
Chapter 9 African Governments' enabling (or constraining) influence on Special economic zone
investment by the chinese
Part IV. The African Model of Special Economic Zones
Chapter 10: Towards impactful special economic zones in africa.
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