The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace published in April 2022 a study titled "How Huawei's Localization in North Africa Delivered Mixed Returns" by Tin Hinane El Kadi.
The digital space is a notable aspect of China-North Africa relations. Huawei's strategies in Algeria and Egypt show that, far from imposing a one-size-fits-all blueprint on other countries, Chinese technical specialists adapt their engagement to local development agendas. Accommodating local development priorities is central to Huawei's success in globalizing its business ventures. However, in both Algeria and Egypt Huawei improved its brand image without engaging in meaningful capacity building. It managed to localize seemingly developmental activities in North Africa without contributing much to technological upgrading.
