Canada's Institute for Research on Public Policy published on its digital Policy Options platform on 26 September 2024 a commentary titled "As China Courts Africa, Canada Must Rethink Its Africa Strategy" by Isaac Odoom, Carleton University.
The expansion of China's engagement in Africa poses a challenge for Canada to find a path to work with Africa in a meaningful way. The author says Canada should offer something distinct from Western paternalism and China's transactional partnerships. He suggests that Canada leverage its African diaspora, capitalize on strength in green energy and digital innovation, invest in training African youth, and promote good governance.
