Register Online: ISS Book Launch: The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation: A Strategic Opportunity

Date: 2009-02-17 to Invalid date

Register Online: ISS Book Launch: The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation: A Strategic Opportunity
Pretoria, 17 February 2009

 

 

Hosted by the Security Sector Governance Programme

 

“ The Forum on China - Africa Cooperation: A Strategic Opportunity”- by Garth Shelton and Farhana Paruk: Research on China’s African engagement has increased significantly in recent years and covers a wide range of topics and issues. While much of this research has been critical of China’s activities on the continent, few observers have attempted to analyse or understand China’s policy towards Africa and the specific diplomatic framework (FOCAC) constructed by China to advance dialogue, problem solving and mutual benefi t. FOCAC forms the central pillar in advancing China–Africa relations and is the arena for constructive diplomatic interaction. It provides the foundation for building a long-term ‘win-win’ China–Africa relationship. A fuller understanding of FOCAC as a mechanism for advancing such a China–Africa win-win relationship and for building positive South-South relations is required to advance the China–Africa research agenda. The monograph seeks to provide this understanding of FOCAC.

 

Programme Information:

 

• Welcome and Chair by Prof Jakkie Cilliers (Executive Director, ISS)

• Introductory Remarks by HE Ambassador Zhong Jianhua (Chinese Embassy)

• Overview of Content by Garth Shelton (University of Witwatersrand)

• Respondent - Dr Garth le Pere (IGD)

 

Date: 17 February 2009
Time: 12h30 -
 14h00
 (Light snacks will be served)
Venue: ISS Conference Room, Block C, Brooklyn Court, 361 Veale Street, 
New Muckleneuk
, Tshwane (Pretoria)
(Parking in Brooklyn Mall and ABSA Court)

 

RSVP: Ms Cheryl Hendricks, Tel: (012) 346 9500;
 Fax: (012) 460 0997/8
; E-mail: [email protected], cc: [email protected]