The China in Africa Podcast

Chinese Infrastructure Projects in Africa Don't Meet ESG Standards

Nov 7, 2023
Researchers discuss the challenges of meeting ESG standards in Chinese-funded infrastructure projects in Africa. They explore the impact of misinformation on US foreign policy and raise questions about the balance between ESG standards and job creation priorities. The podcast also examines the challenges of relocation and land compensation in Chinese infrastructure projects, and provides recommendations for improving ESG performance in African governments.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
US President Joe Biden's Remarks on China and Debt Trap Diplomacy
02:23 • 4min
3
The Impact of Misinformation on US Foreign Policy
06:09 • 13min
4
Examining the Implementation of ESG Principles in Chinese Projects in Africa
18:48 • 16min
5
Relocation and Land Compensation in Chinese Infrastructure Projects
35:13 • 18min
6
Improving ESG Performance in African Governments
52:47 • 13min
7
ESG Implementation of Chinese Projects in Africa
01:05:19 • 3min