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Infrastructure, Governance, and Society in Modern Africa — Karuti Kanyinga
Manage episode 412954856 series 2738914
A common concern voiced by leaders in many developing nations is the deterioration of their road systems and the apparent hesitance of the international community to fund infrastructure improvements. In response, China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013. This sweeping project has facilitated investments in sectors such as transportation, infrastructure, telecommunications, logistics, energy, and oil and gas. While some African citizens and policymakers view the BRI as an opportunity to expand their policy space for development, opinions are divided. The presence of Chinese investments in Africa's infrastructure has ignited a multifaceted debate about the benefits of such partnerships versus the risks, including debt dependency, sustainability issues, and project prioritization that might not meet the wider needs of the population.
Karuti Kanyinga is a Research Professor of Development Studies at the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi, who has worked extensively on governance and development. @karutikk
Key highlights
- Introduction – 00:24
- Public perceptions of recent infrastructure projects in Nairobi – 03:18
- Project modalities and demands for greater transparency – 08:09
- Negotiating better deals with external actors – 14:36
- The cost of politics – 22:16
- Expectations of idealism in politics – 28:37
- Strategies for combating corruption – 37:42
Host
Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)
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142 episodes
Manage episode 412954856 series 2738914
A common concern voiced by leaders in many developing nations is the deterioration of their road systems and the apparent hesitance of the international community to fund infrastructure improvements. In response, China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013. This sweeping project has facilitated investments in sectors such as transportation, infrastructure, telecommunications, logistics, energy, and oil and gas. While some African citizens and policymakers view the BRI as an opportunity to expand their policy space for development, opinions are divided. The presence of Chinese investments in Africa's infrastructure has ignited a multifaceted debate about the benefits of such partnerships versus the risks, including debt dependency, sustainability issues, and project prioritization that might not meet the wider needs of the population.
Karuti Kanyinga is a Research Professor of Development Studies at the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi, who has worked extensively on governance and development. @karutikk
Key highlights
- Introduction – 00:24
- Public perceptions of recent infrastructure projects in Nairobi – 03:18
- Project modalities and demands for greater transparency – 08:09
- Negotiating better deals with external actors – 14:36
- The cost of politics – 22:16
- Expectations of idealism in politics – 28:37
- Strategies for combating corruption – 37:42
Host
Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)
Subscribe:
142 episodes
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