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| Title: | Chinese external assistance to Rwanda |
| Author: | Byusa, Vincent |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Periodical: | Rwanda journal, Series B, Social sciences |
| Volume: | 19 |
| Pages: | 66-83 |
| Language: | English |
| Geographic terms: | Rwanda China |
| Subject: | development cooperation |
| Abstract: | The entry of China as a major actor in the aid system not only presents new opportunities and new possibilities for Rwanda, but also challenges Rwanda's long-term development in very fundamental but unexplored ways. The aim of this paper is to contribute to a process of understanding China's engagement with Rwanda. Specifically, the study assesses the form and content of Chinese aid to Rwanda to provide some insights into the potential impact of Chinese aid. Further, the study explores China's international role with reference to Rwanda to answer the question whether China can, in fact, be considered as a true and honest partner and, if so, how. The study shows that China-Rwanda friendship and cooperation is both a source of investment, job creation, and technology transfer. China's assistance has helped to address some challenges in key sectors such as roads, agriculture, services, building and construction. The study further highlights some inconsistencies in China's assistance policy. Tying its assistance to its own developmental needs, such as advancing Chinese companies' interests, limits technology and skills transfer and minimizes the spillover effects of China- funded projects. The study suggests that the Chinese government should embark on true friendly and fruitful cooperation with Rwanda by untying its assistance to enhance its effectiveness and adhering to some of the Paris Declaration Principles. Bibliogr., notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract] |