China is an important partner in providing critically needed finance and infrastructure development capacity for African countries. With a growing awareness of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks associated with infrastructure development, it is important to consider to what degree development projects cause ESG-related harm to host countries and communities. Are Chinese-financed development projects in Africa meeting China’s stated ESG guidelines?
Join us for an engaging webinar in partnership with the Boston University Global Development Policy Center , which will discuss the findings of a report entitled ‘Elevating ESG: Empirical Lessons on Environmental, Social and Governance Implementation of Chinese Projects in Africa’ published 7 September 2023.
The report assesses the ESG practices of Chinese-financed infrastructure projects in Africa, within the context of substantial investment needs for African nations to achieve the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Speakers
- Cobus Van Staden, Senior Research Affiliate, South African Institute of International Affairs
- Keyi Tang, Global China Post-Doctoral Fellow, Global China Initiative, Boston University Global Development Policy Center
- Christoph Nedopil, Associate Professor of Practice in Economics, Director Green Finance & Development Center, Fanhai International School of Finance, Fudan University
- Steven Gruzd, Head of African Governance and Diplomacy Programme, South African Institute of International Affairs
- NwaJesus Anthony Onyekuru, Professor of Resource and Environmental Economics, University of Nigeria Nsukka
We look forward to your attendance and participation.