Navigating Africa’s Sovereign Debt Crisis with the Emergence of China as the Continent’s Largest Bilateral Creditor

The purpose of this webinar is to examine the impact of China’s role as the leading creditor for African states and suggest ways to navigate the sovereign debt crisis in Africa. The webinar will also explore how China’s lending practices and debt sustainability affect governance and sovereignty in African countries.
Objectives:
· Analyse the impact of China’s lending practices on African economies and debt sustainability.
· Discuss the implications of China’s opaque lending practices for transparency and accountability in African governance.
· Explore the role of debtor sovereignty in Chinese sovereign lending in Africa.
· Suggest ways to navigate the sovereign debt crisis in Africa with the emergence of China as the continent’s largest bilateral creditor.