This book explores the enduring question of aid effectiveness through an original and detailed analysis of China's foreign aid program in rural Africa.

Since 1957, more than 45 African countries have received aid from China, yet until recently little has been known about the effectiveness or impact of this assi

Although China has rapidly increased foreign aid to Africa and is now a relatively major player in the developmental assistance regime, little is still known re

Since 1957, more than 45 African countries have received aid from China, yet until recently little has been known about the effectiveness or impact of this assi

"This book describes China's growing range of activities in Africa, especially in the sub-Saharan region. The three most important instruments China has at its