China’s Vision for a Partnership with Africa on Security and Human Development: An Appraisal
Publication Date: 26/11/2018
Author(s): Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, Momoh M. Kabir.
Volume/Issue: Volume 1 , Issue 2 (2018)
Abstract:
The paper delves into China-Africa partnership in the area of security, fighting poverty and human development. It examines the ambiance of such socio-economic and political interplay, where China seeks to strengthen such partnership on win-win basis. The paper adopts a descriptive research using the library documentation as secondary methodology. Findings show that, there is strong commitment on the Chinese side to making sure that Africa becomes a better place to leave and devoid of conflicts. Secondly, it shows how China consolidates efforts training Africans in different areas of science and humanities for the betterment of the lives of the African people. The paper concludes that a shift in Chinese foreign policy of non-interference has already taken place using implicit strategy of creative involvement and constructive intervention, just as the shift in the policy of peace-keeping operation, where China rejected the use of force in the process. This was later changed to the use of limited force when the peace-keepers or civilians are threatened. Interference in a positive manner either in governance, security and poverty reduction if welcome by Africa is a good thing to embrace. Africa will never accept negative intervention at the detriment of its sovereignty and people. It should be noted that, history has shown that if states are in alliance, acceptable involvement and intervention only supports an ally in achieving significant goals. The paper recommends that, development projects as envisaged by China should be feasible and flexible to the consumption and sustenance of Africa.
