Chinese Trade And Investment In The Mozambican Timber Industry
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Chinese Trade And Investment In The Mozambican Timber Industry
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Author : Sigrid-Marianella Stensrud Ekman
language : en
Publisher: CIFOR
Release Date : 2013-11-29
Chinese Trade And Investment In The Mozambican Timber Industry written by Sigrid-Marianella Stensrud Ekman and has been published by CIFOR this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-29 with categories.
Chinas demand for timber has increased dramatically over the past 20 years; today more than 90% of Mozambican timber exports are destined for China. Demand for forest products present both opportunities and challenges for Mozambique. As the countrys sixth largest export, timber represents one of the most important industries and sources of income, yet the intensified search for resources puts pressure on the sustainable management of the forests. In an attempt to generate greater domestic value-added and employment through local processing of roundwood an export ban on first-class timber in the form of logs has been put in place. The effect of this ban on processing activity is however debatable. The share of illegal activity in the timber industry is estimated to be large. Integrating these illegal activities into the formal economy could generate significant revenues for the government in the form of taxation, as well as greater control and oversight of logging activities than what is currently possible. Through the research project titled Chinese Trade and Investment in Africa: Assessing and Governing Trade-Offs to National Economies, Local Livelihoods and Forest Ecosystems CIFOR wishes to gain a better understanding of the impact increased demand and investment from China have on the Miombo forests. This report forms part of the case study on Mozambique, and is intended to give an overview of the domestic value chain and the companies operating in the timber industry, based on data collected through field research on the timber activities in the province of Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique.
China And Mozambique From Comrades To Capitalists
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Author : Chris; Chichava Alden, Sérgio
language : en
Publisher: Jacana Media
Release Date : 2014-05
China And Mozambique From Comrades To Capitalists written by Chris; Chichava Alden, Sérgio and has been published by Jacana Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05 with categories.
The wide range of reactions to greater Chinese involvement across Africa has varied from enthusiastic embrace by elites to caution from businesses, trade unions and civil society, and even hostility from some local communities. As a once-modest presence in Africa, China has rapidly grown to become one of Africa’s top trading partners. Two-way trade surged from just over US$10 billion in 2000 to nearly US$200 billion in 2012. China and Mozambique moves beyond the conventions of general surveys on China-Africa relations to explore real content and experiences of China’s relationship with Mozambique. This book unpacks the complex and sometimes contradictory policies of this relationship, looking at Chinese investment in the Mozambican banking sector and at elite business alliances in agriculture and infrastructure. A fuller sense of bilateral relations is offered through the focus on this emblematic case; it drills down into the heart of a relationship whose growing depth and complexity exposes key themes that will affect Africa’s future development.
Chinese Trade And Investment And Its Impacts On Forests
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Author : Laura A. German
language : zh-CN
Publisher: CIFOR
Release Date : 2015-04-21
Chinese Trade And Investment And Its Impacts On Forests written by Laura A. German and has been published by CIFOR this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-21 with categories.
Chinese trade and investment and its impacts on forests: A scoping study in the miombo woodlands [Chinese] 中国的贸易和投资及其对林业的影响: 对米欧波 (Miombo) 林地的概况研究 Chinas diplomatic and economic presence in Africa has grown considerably in recent years. From the establishment of the Forum on China – Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and efforts to strengthen diplomatic, cultural and economic relations with African nations, to the rapid growth in Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) and bilateral trade, this relationship is likely to continue to play a defining role in African economies. These trends are important for African nations that see this relationship as an opportunity to catalyse much-needed investments in infrastructure and industry, to stimulate job creation and exports, and to counter-balance the historical influence of western nations. Yet a perceived lack of transparency in Sino-African diplomacy (and related lending conditionalities) and lesser concern for social and environmental impacts among Chinese investors has raised concerns about the potential risks of this emerging partnership. In the absence of strong evidence on the uniqueness of Chinese diplomatic and economic relations in specific countries in the region and related impacts, it is impossible to assess the opportunities and risks posed by Chinas growing influence in the region. This report, and the wider project in which it is embedded, aims to shed light on this debate by examining the Chinese influence on the forestry sector in Congo Basin and Miombo woodland countries. Through a comparative analysis of patterns of aid, trade and investment with Chinese and other development partners, and their social, economic and environmental implications for key sectors shaping African forests (agriculture, forestry, mining), the project aims to explore the nuances behind the emerging Sino-African partnership. Towards this end, this report explores the diplomatic and economic relations between China and three miombo woodland countries (Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe). Emphasis is placed on the identification of key patterns of Sino-African trade and investment in sectors of interest, as a means of identifying trends of importance to forests and exploring key themes for more in-depth research. Initial findings suggest that while Chinese aid, trade and investment are playing a significant and often defining role in the sectors of interest, the level and mode of influence – and anticipated impacts on forests – vary considerably across countries and sectors. The report also highlights the trade-offs that often accompany the activities of state and non-state, small- and large-scale operators alike.
Chinese Trade And Investment And The Forests Of The Congo Basin
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Author : Louis Putzel
language : en
Publisher: CIFOR
Release Date : 2011-09-13
Chinese Trade And Investment And The Forests Of The Congo Basin written by Louis Putzel and has been published by CIFOR this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-13 with China categories.
Since 2000 and the implementation of China’s ‘going abroad’ policy, mainland Chinese state-owned and private companies have significantly increased their interests in the resources and investment opportunities of the Congo Basin, bringing new opportunities as well as potential social and environmental costs. This report is a synthesis of some main findings of preliminary scoping studies conducted by CIFOR and partners in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon. It focuses on how Chinese trade and investment in the forestry, mining and agricultural sectors might relate to effects on forests and forest-dependent communities in the region. All studies were conducted under the CIFOR project ‘Chinese trade and investment in Africa: Assessing and governing trade-offs to national economies, local livelihoods and forest ecosystems’, initiated in 2010. The scoping studies yielded useful results, including an increased understanding of the main trends in natural resources trade between the target countries and China, and the major land-based productive sectors targeted by Chinese investors. The studies also considered the role of national agencies tasked with promoting investment and overseeing corporate adherence to environmental and social requirements, and provided a better understanding of the informal processes surrounding investment and acquisition of land and other resources.
Sino Mozambican Relations And Their Implications For Forests
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Author : Laura A. German
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Sino Mozambican Relations And Their Implications For Forests written by Laura A. German and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
Recent years have witnessed the growing diplomatic and economic presence of China in Africa. From the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and state policies designed to strengthen diplomatic, cultural and economic relations with African nations, to the rapid growth in Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) and bilateral trade, this relationship is likely to continue playing a defining role in African economies. These trends present important opportunities for African nations who see this relationship as an opportunity to catalyse much needed investments in infrastructure and industry, and to stimulate job creation and exports. At the same time, however, it has raised concerns with civil society and traditional development partners alike - who question whether the lack of transparency or conditionality in lending will undermine long-term development through increased indebtedness, imported labour, competition with African goods or through resource depletion or by slowing advances in governance. This report, and the project in which it is embedded, sheds light on this debate. It presents a comparative analysis of patterns of investment, trade and aid with Chinese and other 'development partners' and their social, economic and environmental implications in key sectors shaping African forests (agriculture, forestry and mining). Towards this goal, this report explores the diplomatic and economic relations between China and Mozambique - including key patterns of Sino-Mozambican trade and investment in sectors of interest. The report provides a means of identifying trends of importance to forests and exploring key themes for future research. Portions of this report are already published ...
China And Mozambique
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Author : Chris Alden
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
China And Mozambique written by Chris Alden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Agriculture categories.
"The wide range of reactions to greater Chinese involvement across Africa has varied from enthusiastic embrace by elites to caution from businesses, trade unions and civil society, and even hostility from some local communities. As a once-modest presence in Africa, China has rapidly grown to become one of Africa's top trading partners. Two-way trade surged from just over US$10 billion in 2000 to US$220 billion in 2012. China and Mozambique moves beyond the conventions of general surveys on China-Africa relations to explore real content and experiences of China's relationship with Mozambique." -- Back cover.
Trade Opportunities In The Timber Industry In The People S Republic Of China
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Author : Rose Wai Mun Lee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Trade Opportunities In The Timber Industry In The People S Republic Of China written by Rose Wai Mun Lee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Southeast Asia categories.
Tackling Discrepancies In Timber Trade Data
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Author : Andrade F. Egas
language : en
Publisher:
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Tackling Discrepancies In Timber Trade Data written by Andrade F. Egas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Small And Medium Forest Enterprises In Mozambique
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Author : Bruno Nhancale
language : en
Publisher: IIED
Release Date : 2009
Small And Medium Forest Enterprises In Mozambique written by Bruno Nhancale and has been published by IIED this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Business enterprises categories.
China Africa Forest Trade And Investment
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Author : Andreas Wilkes
language : en
Publisher:
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China Africa Forest Trade And Investment written by Andreas Wilkes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Electronic book categories.