{"product_id":"forum-on-china-africa-cooperation-focac-1","title":"Forum on China- Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe increase in China’s economic and political involvement in Africa is arguably the most momentous development on the continent since the end of the Cold War. This book seeks to detail the origins, structure, workings and activities of \u003cem\u003eThe Forum on China-Africa Cooperation\u003c\/em\u003e (FOCAC) and its development over the last nine years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMindful of the growing realisation that Africa is to play an increasingly important role in global energy politics, Ian Taylor provides a clear and detailed overview of an organisation that has been generally overlooked, despite the exponential rise in the importance of the Chinese presence in Africa. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics addressed include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe key structures, functions and operations of the FOCAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe importance and development of the triennial summits, including the focus on cultural exchanges and economic cooperation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe key criticisms and challenges currently faced by the FOCAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscussion of ‘emerging issues’ – is it possible to have a \"win-win\" situation between Africa and China, as the FOCAC suggests?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forum on China-Africa Cooperation\u003c\/em\u003e provides a concise introduction to an organisation that will be instrumental in the future of Africa’s relationship with the developed world, and will be of interest to students of African and Chinese politics, International Relations and International Organizations. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54231761551704,"sku":"9780415628518","price":72.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415628518.jpg?v=1769062537","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/forum-on-china-africa-cooperation-focac-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}