AGDI currently has about 300 publications.
2018 |
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| 1. | S., Nwachukwu Aminkeng Asongu A J C G A A Journal of World Trade, 52 (5), pp. 789–814, 2018. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Economic relations; China; Africa @article{Asongu_321, author = {Nwachukwu Aminkeng A J C G A A Asongu S.}, url = {http://www.kluwerlawonline.com/abstract.php?area=Journals&id=TRAD2018034}, year = {2018}, date = {2018-09-04}, journal = {Journal of World Trade}, volume = {52}, number = {5}, pages = {789–814}, abstract = {Today, the West faces a considerable dilemma in their support for the Washington Consensus as a dominant approach for development because the Beijing model has grown to become an unavoidable process which can only be neglected at the cost of standing on the wrong side of economic history. The Washington Consensus, the hitherto dominant scheme, is being encroached on by the Beijing model. Many African nations are increasingly embracing this latter method because the prevailing Western model has failed to deliver on a number of objectives. This is increasingly evident because China’s economic diplomacy has been politely and strategically coined to achieve it. A case study is used herein to articulate the different strands of the survey. The article puts some structure on China’s economic diplomatic strategies and discusses lessons for Africa, China and the West. It contributes to existing literature by critically assessing why it is necessary for the West to modify the conception and definition of the Washington Consensus as a counterpart to the Beijing model. In order to remain relevant in the twenty-first century and beyond, the Washington Consensus should incorporate those ideas which are in conformity with Moyo’s (2013) conjecture. This postulates that, while the Beijing model is optimal in the short-run, the Washington Consensus remains the ideal long-term development model because it is more inclusive of the rights demanded by individuals at different income categories.}, keywords = {Economic relations; China; Africa}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Today, the West faces a considerable dilemma in their support for the Washington Consensus as a dominant approach for development because the Beijing model has grown to become an unavoidable process which can only be neglected at the cost of standing on the wrong side of economic history. The Washington Consensus, the hitherto dominant scheme, is being encroached on by the Beijing model. Many African nations are increasingly embracing this latter method because the prevailing Western model has failed to deliver on a number of objectives. This is increasingly evident because China’s economic diplomacy has been politely and strategically coined to achieve it. A case study is used herein to articulate the different strands of the survey. The article puts some structure on China’s economic diplomatic strategies and discusses lessons for Africa, China and the West. It contributes to existing literature by critically assessing why it is necessary for the West to modify the conception and definition of the Washington Consensus as a counterpart to the Beijing model. In order to remain relevant in the twenty-first century and beyond, the Washington Consensus should incorporate those ideas which are in conformity with Moyo’s (2013) conjecture. This postulates that, while the Beijing model is optimal in the short-run, the Washington Consensus remains the ideal long-term development model because it is more inclusive of the rights demanded by individuals at different income categories. |
| 2. | Nwachukwu, Gilbert Aminkeng Simplice Asongu Jacinta A A A C 2018. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Economic relations; China; Africa @unpublished{Asongu_380, author = {Gilbert Aminkeng A A Simplice A. Asongu Jacinta C. Nwachukwu}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Lessons-from-a-survey-of-Chinas-Economic-Diplomacy.pdf}, year = {2018}, date = {2018-01-13}, abstract = {Today, the West faces a considerable dilemma in their support for the Washington Consensus as a dominant approach for development because the Beijing model has grown to become an unavoidable process which can only be neglected at the cost of standing on the wrong side of economic history. The Washington Consensus, the hitherto dominant scheme, is being encroached on by the Beijing model. Many African nations are increasingly embracing this later method because the prevailing Western model has failed to deliver on a number of objectives. This is increasingly evident because China’s economic diplomacy has been politely and strategically coined to achieve it. A case study is used herein to articulate the different strands of the survey. The paper puts some structure on China’s economic diplomatic strategies and discusses lessons for Africa, China and the West. It contributes to existing literature by critically assessing why it is necessary for the West to modify the conception and definition of the Washington Consensus as a counterpart to the Beijing model. In order to remain relevant in the 21st century and beyond, the Washington Consensus should incorporate those ideas which are in conformity with Moyo’s (2013) conjecture. This postulates that, while the Beijing model is optimal in the short-run, the Washington Consensus remains the ideal long-term development model because it is more inclusive of the rights demanded by individuals at different income categories.}, keywords = {Economic relations; China; Africa}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {unpublished} } Today, the West faces a considerable dilemma in their support for the Washington Consensus as a dominant approach for development because the Beijing model has grown to become an unavoidable process which can only be neglected at the cost of standing on the wrong side of economic history. The Washington Consensus, the hitherto dominant scheme, is being encroached on by the Beijing model. Many African nations are increasingly embracing this later method because the prevailing Western model has failed to deliver on a number of objectives. This is increasingly evident because China’s economic diplomacy has been politely and strategically coined to achieve it. A case study is used herein to articulate the different strands of the survey. The paper puts some structure on China’s economic diplomatic strategies and discusses lessons for Africa, China and the West. It contributes to existing literature by critically assessing why it is necessary for the West to modify the conception and definition of the Washington Consensus as a counterpart to the Beijing model. In order to remain relevant in the 21st century and beyond, the Washington Consensus should incorporate those ideas which are in conformity with Moyo’s (2013) conjecture. This postulates that, while the Beijing model is optimal in the short-run, the Washington Consensus remains the ideal long-term development model because it is more inclusive of the rights demanded by individuals at different income categories. |
2016 |
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| 3. | Asongu, Jacinta Nwachukwu Simplice C A 2016. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Economic relations; China; Africa @workingpaper{Asongu_584, author = {Jacinta Nwachukwu C Simplice A. Asongu}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Reconciliation-of-the-Washington-Consensus-with-the-Beijing-Model-in-Africa.pdf}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-03-07}, abstract = {In this study, we argue that an approach which will reconcile the two opposing camps in Sino-African relations and bring the most progress is a “middle passage” that greases contradictions and offers an accommodative, balanced and pragmatic vision on which Africans can unite. We present a case under which countries can substantially enhance the prospect of development if an African consensus builds on a merger between the Western and Chinese models. We balance national interest with human rights, sovereign authority with individual rights and economic goals with political rights. The chapter presents arguments on the need for a development paradigm in Africa that reconciles the Washington Consensus with the Beijing Model. The analytical framework is organised in three main strands, notably: (i) historical perspectives and contemporary views; (ii) reconciliation of dominant schools of thought and paradigms surrounding Sino-African relations and (iii) practical and contemporary implications. Reconciled schools of thought are engaged in four main categories: optimists versus (vs.) pessimists; preferences in rights (human vs. national, idiosyncratic vs. sovereign and political vs. economic) and the Beijing model vs. the Washington Consensus.}, keywords = {Economic relations; China; Africa}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {workingpaper} } In this study, we argue that an approach which will reconcile the two opposing camps in Sino-African relations and bring the most progress is a “middle passage” that greases contradictions and offers an accommodative, balanced and pragmatic vision on which Africans can unite. We present a case under which countries can substantially enhance the prospect of development if an African consensus builds on a merger between the Western and Chinese models. We balance national interest with human rights, sovereign authority with individual rights and economic goals with political rights. The chapter presents arguments on the need for a development paradigm in Africa that reconciles the Washington Consensus with the Beijing Model. The analytical framework is organised in three main strands, notably: (i) historical perspectives and contemporary views; (ii) reconciliation of dominant schools of thought and paradigms surrounding Sino-African relations and (iii) practical and contemporary implications. Reconciled schools of thought are engaged in four main categories: optimists versus (vs.) pessimists; preferences in rights (human vs. national, idiosyncratic vs. sovereign and political vs. economic) and the Beijing model vs. the Washington Consensus. |
2015 |
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| 4. | Asongu, John Ssozi Simplice A Sino-African relations: some solutions and strategies to the policy syndromes 2015. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Economic relations; China; Africa @workingpaper{Asongu2015b_39, title = {Sino-African relations: some solutions and strategies to the policy syndromes}, author = {John Ssozi Simplice A. Asongu}, editor = {African 2015 Governance and Development Institute WP/15/013}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Sino-African-relations.some-solutions-and-strategies-to-the-policy-syndromes.pdf}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-03-01}, abstract = {We survey about 110 recently published studies on Sino-African relations; put some structure on the documented issues before suggesting some solutions and strategies to the identified policy syndromes. The documented issues classified into eight main strands include, China: targeting nations with abundant natural resources; focusing on countries with bad governance; not hiring local workers; outbidding other countries by flouting environmental and social standards; importing workers that do not integrate into domestic society and living in extremely simple conditions; exhibiting low linkages between her operations and local businesses; exporting low quality products to Africa; and the emergence of China hindering Africa’s development.}, keywords = {Economic relations; China; Africa}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {workingpaper} } We survey about 110 recently published studies on Sino-African relations; put some structure on the documented issues before suggesting some solutions and strategies to the identified policy syndromes. The documented issues classified into eight main strands include, China: targeting nations with abundant natural resources; focusing on countries with bad governance; not hiring local workers; outbidding other countries by flouting environmental and social standards; importing workers that do not integrate into domestic society and living in extremely simple conditions; exhibiting low linkages between her operations and local businesses; exporting low quality products to Africa; and the emergence of China hindering Africa’s development. |
2014 |
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| 5. | Asongu, Jacinta Nwachukwu & Gilbert Aminkeng Simplice C A A A China’s Strategies in Economic Diplomacy: A Survey of Updated Lessons for Africa, the West and China 2014. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Economic relations; China; Africa @workingpaper{Asongu2014bf, title = {China’s Strategies in Economic Diplomacy: A Survey of Updated Lessons for Africa, the West and China}, author = {Jacinta Nwachukwu & Gilbert Aminkeng C A A Simplice A. Asongu}, editor = {African 2014 Governance and Development Institute WP/14/036}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/China-diplomatic-strategies-and-lessons-for-Africa.A-Survey.pdf}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-12-01}, abstract = {The Washington consensus, the hitherto dominant scheme is being encroached by the Beijing model. Many African nations are increasingly embracing this Beijing approach because the dominant Western model has failed to deliver on a number of fronts. This is increasingly evident because China’s economic diplomacy has been politely and strategically coined to achieve just that. A case study is used here to articulate the currents of the survey. The paper puts some structure on China’s economic diplomatic strategies and discusses lessons for Africa, China and the West. It contributes to existing literature by critically engaging on why it is necessary for the West to adjust the conception and definition of the Washington Consensus as a complement to the Beijing model. In order to remain relevant in the 21st century and beyond, the Washington consensus can incorporate the Moyo (2013) conjecture which postulates that, while the Beijing model is optimal in the short-run, the Washington Consensus remains the optimal long-term development model because it is more inclusive.}, keywords = {Economic relations; China; Africa}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {workingpaper} } The Washington consensus, the hitherto dominant scheme is being encroached by the Beijing model. Many African nations are increasingly embracing this Beijing approach because the dominant Western model has failed to deliver on a number of fronts. This is increasingly evident because China’s economic diplomacy has been politely and strategically coined to achieve just that. A case study is used here to articulate the currents of the survey. The paper puts some structure on China’s economic diplomatic strategies and discusses lessons for Africa, China and the West. It contributes to existing literature by critically engaging on why it is necessary for the West to adjust the conception and definition of the Washington Consensus as a complement to the Beijing model. In order to remain relevant in the 21st century and beyond, the Washington consensus can incorporate the Moyo (2013) conjecture which postulates that, while the Beijing model is optimal in the short-run, the Washington Consensus remains the optimal long-term development model because it is more inclusive. |
| 6. | Asongu, Simplice A Sino-African relations: a review and reconciliation of dominant schools of thought 2014. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Economic relations; China; Africa @workingpaper{Asongu2014bg, title = {Sino-African relations: a review and reconciliation of dominant schools of thought}, author = {Simplice A Asongu}, editor = {African 2014 Governance and Development Institute WP/14/037}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Sino-African-relations.Review-and-reconciliation-of-dominant-schools-of-thought.pdf}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-12-01}, abstract = {We review about 100 papers on Sino-African relations published during the past 5 years for the most part, in order to put some structure on the existing strands. The literature is classified into dominant schools of thought, namely the: neocolonial or pessimistic; balancedevelopment or optimistic and accommodation schools. After the classification, we reconcile the schools of thought in light of dominant themes and debates on development models, inter alia: (1) pessimists versus (vs) optimists; (2) preferences of rights in development models (economic vs political, national vs human & sovereign vs idiosyncratic); (3) the Washington Consensus vs the Beijing Model and; (4) an African Consensus in both the Washington Consensus and Beijing Model. Both the first and second schools have core values articulated by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).}, keywords = {Economic relations; China; Africa}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {workingpaper} } We review about 100 papers on Sino-African relations published during the past 5 years for the most part, in order to put some structure on the existing strands. The literature is classified into dominant schools of thought, namely the: neocolonial or pessimistic; balancedevelopment or optimistic and accommodation schools. After the classification, we reconcile the schools of thought in light of dominant themes and debates on development models, inter alia: (1) pessimists versus (vs) optimists; (2) preferences of rights in development models (economic vs political, national vs human & sovereign vs idiosyncratic); (3) the Washington Consensus vs the Beijing Model and; (4) an African Consensus in both the Washington Consensus and Beijing Model. Both the first and second schools have core values articulated by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). |
