Dragon's Dividend or Debt Trap? The Implications of China's FDI in Africa for African States
Authors: Sampson Hodor
Journal: Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies (JSSHRS)
Published: 2026-03-25 · Volume 2, Issue 03, pp. 278-287
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E3/2026-13
Abstract
The paper examines the increasing influence of China's foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa since the early 2000s, analysing its implications for both recipient African nations and traditional Western donors. It discusses the motivations behind China's investments, including resource