AGDI currently has about 300 publications.
2020 |
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1. | A.K., Asongu Zuping Addis Shifaw Addis S Z H K E International Journal of Emerging Markets, 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: China, Ethiopia, India @article{Asongu_57, author = {Asongu Zuping Addis Shifaw S Z H K E Addis A.K.}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOEM-08-2019-0642}, doi = {10.1108/IJOEM-08-2019-0642}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-18}, journal = {International Journal of Emerging Markets}, abstract = {Purpose The aim of this study is to examine the motive of China's and India's engagement in African countries particularly in Ethiopia and to address the land grabbing and debt-trap diplomacy between Ethiopia and the Asian drivers, which creates challenges across the diverse social, political, economic and ecological contexts. Design/methodology/approach This study utilises both primary and secondary data. The available literature is also reviewed. The primary data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and discussions from (1) several authority offices in Ethiopia, sources close to authorities, information-rich informants, employees and (2) perspectives, perceptions and prospects from individual members of society. Findings The study unmasks the win-win cooperation strategy from the perspective of the members of society in Ethiopia, evaluates whether China and India have strings attached or land grabbing motives. The study also shows that whether China's and India's move was deliberate, the implications of debt-trap diplomacy and exploitation in Ethiopia are apparent. Additionally, this study investigated several considerable potential threats to Ethiopia that will persist unless significant measures are taken to control the relations with Asian drivers. Research limitations/implications Some of the limitations of this paper pertain to the primary data collection process from the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) and other authorities, which was very challenging because people can be punished for talking to journalists or researchers. Furthermore, some investors were not willing to participate in discussions because they were engaged in areas that are not related to their licenses. Many interviewees were also not willing to disclose their names, and the data are not exhaustive in the number of investment projects covered. Originality/value This study provides new evidence on the influence of Chinese and Indian investment, aid and trade on Ethiopia's social, political and economic spheres. Additionally, this study contributes to the ongoing debate on land grabbing and debt-trap diplomacy in Ethiopia.}, keywords = {China, Ethiopia, India}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Purpose The aim of this study is to examine the motive of China's and India's engagement in African countries particularly in Ethiopia and to address the land grabbing and debt-trap diplomacy between Ethiopia and the Asian drivers, which creates challenges across the diverse social, political, economic and ecological contexts. Design/methodology/approach This study utilises both primary and secondary data. The available literature is also reviewed. The primary data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and discussions from (1) several authority offices in Ethiopia, sources close to authorities, information-rich informants, employees and (2) perspectives, perceptions and prospects from individual members of society. Findings The study unmasks the win-win cooperation strategy from the perspective of the members of society in Ethiopia, evaluates whether China and India have strings attached or land grabbing motives. The study also shows that whether China's and India's move was deliberate, the implications of debt-trap diplomacy and exploitation in Ethiopia are apparent. Additionally, this study investigated several considerable potential threats to Ethiopia that will persist unless significant measures are taken to control the relations with Asian drivers. Research limitations/implications Some of the limitations of this paper pertain to the primary data collection process from the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) and other authorities, which was very challenging because people can be punished for talking to journalists or researchers. Furthermore, some investors were not willing to participate in discussions because they were engaged in areas that are not related to their licenses. Many interviewees were also not willing to disclose their names, and the data are not exhaustive in the number of investment projects covered. Originality/value This study provides new evidence on the influence of Chinese and Indian investment, aid and trade on Ethiopia's social, political and economic spheres. Additionally, this study contributes to the ongoing debate on land grabbing and debt-trap diplomacy in Ethiopia. |
2017 |
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2. | Asongu, Jacinta Nwachukwu Simplice C A Chapter Conclusion, pp. 263-283, Part of the series The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series, First edition, 2017. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Africa, China, conomic relations @inbook{Asongu_492, author = {Jacinta Nwachukwu C Simplice A. Asongu}, url = {http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-47030-6_11}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-47030-6_11}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-02-03}, pages = {263-283}, publisher = {Part of the series The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series}, edition = {First edition}, chapter = {Conclusion}, abstract = {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. The chapter presents arguments for a development paradigm that reconciles the Washington Consensus with the Beijing Model. The analytical framework is organised in three main strands: (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 pessimists, preferences in rights (human vs. national, idiosyncratic vs. sovereign and political vs. economic) and the Beijing model versus the Washington Consensus.}, keywords = {Africa, China, conomic relations}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } 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. The chapter presents arguments for a development paradigm that reconciles the Washington Consensus with the Beijing Model. The analytical framework is organised in three main strands: (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 pessimists, preferences in rights (human vs. national, idiosyncratic vs. sovereign and political vs. economic) and the Beijing model versus the Washington Consensus. |
2016 |
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3. | Asongu, John Ssozi Simplice Journal of African Business, 17 (1), pp. 33-51, 2016. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Africa, China, foreign policy, socioeconomic relations @article{Asongu_580, author = {John Ssozi Simplice Asongu}, url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15228916.2015.1089614}, doi = {10.1080/15228916.2015.1089614}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-03-16}, journal = {Journal of African Business}, volume = {17}, number = {1}, pages = {33-51}, abstract = {We survey about 110 recently published studies on Sino-African relations, and put some structure on the documented issues before suggesting some solutions and strategies to the identified policy syndromes. The documented issues are classified into the following eight main strands: 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. We sum up the discussion by reconciling the Beijing and Washington Consensuses.}, keywords = {Africa, China, foreign policy, socioeconomic relations}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } We survey about 110 recently published studies on Sino-African relations, and put some structure on the documented issues before suggesting some solutions and strategies to the identified policy syndromes. The documented issues are classified into the following eight main strands: 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. We sum up the discussion by reconciling the Beijing and Washington Consensuses. |
2013 |
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4. | Asongu, Gilbert Aminkeng Simplice A A A Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, 11 (4), pp. 261-277, 2013. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Africa, China, direct trade impacts, Foreign direct investment @article{Asongu_734, author = {Gilbert Aminkeng A A Simplice A. Asongu}, url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14765284.2013.838384}, doi = {10.1080/14765284.2013.838384}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-09-17}, journal = {Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies}, volume = {11}, number = {4}, pages = {261-277}, abstract = {This study dissects with great acuteness some of the big questions on China–Africa relations in order to debunk burgeoning myths surrounding the nexus. It reviews a wealth of recent literature and presents the debate in three schools of thought. No substantial empirical evidence is found to back up sinister prophesies of coming catastrophe from critics of the direction of China–Africa relations. In the mean, the relationship from an economic standpoint is promising and encouraging but more needs to be done regarding multilateral relations, improvement of institutions, and sustainability of resources management. A number of positive signs suggest that China is heading toward the direction which would provide openings for a multipolar dialog. While benefiting in the short run, African governments have the capacity to tailor this relationship and address some socio-economic matters arising that may negatively affect the nexus in the long term. Policy implications are discussed.}, keywords = {Africa, China, direct trade impacts, Foreign direct investment}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study dissects with great acuteness some of the big questions on China–Africa relations in order to debunk burgeoning myths surrounding the nexus. It reviews a wealth of recent literature and presents the debate in three schools of thought. No substantial empirical evidence is found to back up sinister prophesies of coming catastrophe from critics of the direction of China–Africa relations. In the mean, the relationship from an economic standpoint is promising and encouraging but more needs to be done regarding multilateral relations, improvement of institutions, and sustainability of resources management. A number of positive signs suggest that China is heading toward the direction which would provide openings for a multipolar dialog. While benefiting in the short run, African governments have the capacity to tailor this relationship and address some socio-economic matters arising that may negatively affect the nexus in the long term. Policy implications are discussed. |