Research: Technology Transfer
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Technology Transfer in China-Africa Relations
Chinese Agricultural Investments in Africa
Flying Geese in African Industries
Chinese Loans to africa
Chinese FDI and Structural Transformation in Africa
Technology transfer in china-africa RElations
With a grant from the Centre for Economic Policy Research, SAIS-CARI is investigating when, why, and how China-Africa relations lead to technology transfer. As part of this research, SAIS-CARI has conducted original research, produced several policy briefs and working papers, and hosted a conference in Washington, DC in April 2019. A brief summary of these outputs can be found below.
Policy Briefs:
Ying Xia. “Wealth from Waste? Chinese Investments and Technology Transfer in the Tanzanian Plastic Recycling Industry”, SAIS-CARI Policy Brief 35/2019.
Keyi Tang. “Lessons from East Asia: Comparing Ethiopia and Vietnam’s Early Stage Special Economic Zone Development”, SAIS-CARI Policy Brief 34/2019.
Tang Xiaoyang. “Chinese Manufacturing Investments and Knowledge Transfer: A Report from Ethiopia”, SAIS-CARI Policy Brief 32/2019.
Tang Xiaoyang. “The Impact of Chinese Investment on Skill Development and Technology Transfer in Zambia and Malawi’s Cotton Sector”, SAIS-CARI Policy Brief 31/2019.
Working Papers:
Ying Xia. “Wealth from Waste? Chinese Investments and Technology Transfer in the Tanzanian Plastic Recycling Industry”, SAIS-CARI Working Paper 27/2019.
Keyi Tang. “Lessons from East Asia: Comparing Ethiopia and Vietnam’s Early Stage Special Economic Zone Development”, SAIS-CARI Working Paper 26/2019.
Tang Xiaoyang. “Chinese Manufacturing Investments and Knowledge Transfer: A Report from Ethiopia”, SAIS-CARI Working Paper 24/2019.
Tang Xiaoyang. “The Impact of Chinese Investment on Skill Development and Technology Transfer in Zambia and Malawi’s Cotton Sector”, SAIS-CARI Working Paper 23/January 2019.
Conference:
SAIS-CARI held its 5th annual conference on April 15-16, 2019 in Washington, DC. The theme of the conference, “Catalysts, Competition, and Learning: Knowledge, Skills, and Technology Transfer in China-Africa Engagements”, showcased SAIS-CARI’s recent work in technology transfer. In addition, SAIS-CARI hosted over a dozen outside scholars, including individuals from the World Bank, Tsinghua University, and Tufts University. The full conference program can be found here.