The China Global South Project published in August 2024 an analysis titled "Taking Control: Africa's Challenges and Priorities at FOCAC 2024" by Cobus van Staden.
This report provides an African perspective on the process and priorities that will likely shape the discussion of the upcoming Forum on China Africa Cooperation. Africa is focused on collaborating with China on training and technology transfer, increasing Africa's value share in production and supply chains, and developing a sustainable and robust agricultural industry.