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China and Afghanistan are two neighboring countries and had a long historic and economic relations since the ancient times.Historically both states were connected through the Old Silk Road,and the bilateral relationship of China a...
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China and Afghanistan are two neighboring countries and had a long historic and economic relations since the ancient times.Historically both states were connected through the Old Silk Road,and the bilateral relationship of China and Afghanistan were mostly focused on trade.After the establishment of new Afghan government in2001,China has increased her economic involvement in Afghanistan and playing a positive role in the rebuilding of infrastructure and economic development of Afghanistan.Since then China's investment has increased and considered as the biggest foreign direct investor in Afghanistan.However,Afghanistan is an after war country and has on her initial stage of development,the country is struggling to enhance her political stability,infrastructure development and sustainable economic growth.
In September2013,the president of People Republic of China H.E Xi Jinping officially announced the BRI project in the capital city of Kazakhstan.The main purpose of this initiative is to stimulate economic growth in China and enhance the regional integration and economic connectivity among all states connected to this project.In this regard,the BRI project is seen as an appropriate regional incorporative project to fulfil the infrastructure necessities and economic development of Afghanistan.Therefore,the main objective of this study is to examine the potential contribution,opportunities and challenges of Belt and Road Initiative project in Afghanistan.This study initially seeks to examine that how BRI can contribute to the economic development and infrastructure of Afghanistan?And how it can pave the path for investment in Afghanistan,and how both countries can get benefits from the natural resources of Afghanistan through this initiative.In order to understand better the case,the author conducted an in-deep interviews with Afghan government officials,public sector employees and merchants to unearth their perspectives on belt and road initiative.Moreover,the author has used the developmental state theory in this study,to observe the phenomena,and to acquire a theoretical framework.The results of this study could be useful for students,policymakers,academicians of both countries in the field related to China's belt and road initiative.
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The Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)is a pragmatic and evolutive project which strives to create a network connecting China to Europe via a number of land and sea corridors.The land routes of the BRI start from Xi'an,capital of the S...
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The Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)is a pragmatic and evolutive project which strives to create a network connecting China to Europe via a number of land and sea corridors.The land routes of the BRI start from Xi'an,capital of the Shaanxi Province in Eastern China,go through Russia,Central Asia and Eastern Europe in order to reach their final destinations in Western Europe.These routes are completed by sea routes starting from China's southeastern ports and going through the south of India,East Africa,the Suez Canal,to reach Europe through the Mediterranean Sea.However,the project is not limited to Eurasia,as it also includes countries from Africa,the Middle East,Latin America,the South Pacific,as well as the Arctic region.As this ambitious project intends to spread across and beyond the continent,European countries must decide whether they will officially cooperate or not.In this respect,as one of Europe's major actors,France's govemment still has not made its decision clear,however,local French actors are already striving to take part in this project.
Using an inductive theoretical approach together with the rational choice theory,this thesis intends to highlight the political and economic advantages and challenges faced by France and China regarding France's potential participation in the Belt and Road Initiative.This question is of great interest as France will have to make a decision regarding this matter in the coming years.Knowing which advantages and challenges France will meet if it chooses to cooperate with China on this project will help us get an idea of France's current situation and options,and understand its coming decision.A broader point of view on the European Union perspective will also be displayed as its support and opinion towards the BRI will be a major factor in the decision of France.
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The main purpose of this study is to explore the impact of China’s One Belt One Road initiative on the countries in East Africa. The study sought to assess the gains this policy has made on the political, economic, infrastructura...
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The main purpose of this study is to explore the impact of China’s One Belt One Road initiative on the countries in East Africa. The study sought to assess the gains this policy has made on the political, economic, infrastructural development of East Africa. Literature was extensively reviewed and a theory such as gravity theory was reviewed to underline the framework of this study. The study was basically a descriptive study reviewing various studies to draw a conclusion. Data was gathered thoroughly through published articles and reports from different sectors. The study found out that the OBOR initiative has so far had a significant impact on eastern African countries such as Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. These impacts were evident in mostly the infrastructural development of these countries. The study recommends that similar study be carried out in other sub regions of the continent so as to have a wider view of the impact of the OBOR initiative.
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