The South African Institute of International Affairs just released a major report dated May 2023 titled "Comparing Environmental, Social and Governance Impacts of Chinese-led Infrastructure Projects in Africa and Southeast Asia" by Cobus van Staden and others.
The report provides cross-cutting perspectives on environmental, social, and governance aspects of Chinese-led infrastructure projects in Africa and Southeast Asia. It identifies the following areas of concern: tender and environmental impact assessment processes; land acquisition, community relocation processes and livelihood disruptions; debt transparency and problematic financial governance; inter-authority conflict and local governance issues in recipient countries; and planning for long-term economic viability and job creation.
