The Trilateral Partnership: EU-China-Africa

March 20, 2007

In the framework of the upcoming event on the finalisation of the trilateral partnership between the European Union, China and Africa planed by DG Development Commissioner, Louis Michel, this month, it is worth looking again at some views on China from an African perspective. In addition, the European Commission is launching a new communication ‘The EU, Africa and China: Towards a trilateral dialogue and a cooperation on peace, stability and sustainable development in Africa” that should be finalized at the end of this year.

African perspectives on China in Africa - pdf
China and the end of poverty in Africa: a mutual benefit? - pdf
China in Africa: lending policy space and governance - pdf

The House of Commons has called for new papers on China and DFID and the effectiveness of the UK Government’s strategy to engage with China on international development, especially on Africa, climate change, sustainable development, poverty reduction and energy security.

See more information here

The European Parliament has published a Draft Report on ‘China’s policy and its effects on Africa’

Report EN – pdf
Report FR – pdf

In addition, the European Commission is launching a new communication ‘The EU, Africa and China: Towards a trilateral dialogue and a cooperation on peace, stability and sustainable development in Africa” that should be finalized at the end of this year. In addition, the EC will launch a public consultation that will probably start in the beginning of April. More information will be published soon on our website.