The China in Africa Podcast China's Indispensable Role in Africa's Railway Renaissance
Sep 1, 2023
The podcast discusses China's indispensable role in Africa's railway renaissance, exploring the popularity of Chinese light rail construction in Africa, challenges and dreams of creating an integrated East African rail network, financing and feasibility of railway projects in Africa, the book 'Africa's Railway Renaissance' and its availability, challenges in establishing regional value chains in Africa, and the profitability and impact of railway projects in Africa.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Chinese Light Rail Construction in Africa
03:01 • 22min
Challenges and Dreams of the Integrated East African Rail Network
25:16 • 2min
Financing and Feasibility of Railway Projects in Africa
27:02 • 12min
Discussion about the book 'Africa's Railway Renaissance', author introductions, and social media connections
39:17 • 2min
Regional Value Chains in Africa: Challenges and Potential
40:50 • 5min
Railway Projects in Africa: Profitability and Knock-on Effects
46:03 • 4min