China’s involvement in Africa has attracted considerable international attention in recent years. The Chinese foreign aid program, in particular, has been praised for its efficiency in implementing projects. But the program has been criticized by some in the international aid community — this raises questions about the potential for China’s future cooperation with Africa.

           

In an IDRC public lecture, renowned academic Dr Lan will examine China’s aid to Africa in the broad context of the country’s involvement with the continent. He will analyze the evolution of China’s foreign aid policy and its potential for long-term engagement with Africa.

 

Please join us for his lecture, “China’s Engagement with Africa — Challenges or Opportunities? For whom?”

 

 

 

Dr Xue Lan was appointed to IDRC’s Board of Governors in 2006. He is Dean of the School of Public Policy and Management and Executive Vice-President of the Development Research Academy for the 21st Century at Tsinghua University in Beijing. His other positions include adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon University and a fellow of IC2 Institute at the University of Texas.

 

Xue has advised various Chinese government agencies and consulted for a number of international organizations including the World Bank and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation. He holds a PhD in engineering and public policy from Carnegie Mellon University. His wide expertise includes public policy analysis and management, science and technology policy, and crisis management.

 

Dr Xue’s is part of the Speakers of Renown series, which will be held throughout 2010 to mark IDRC’s 40^th anniversary.

 

The lecture is free but seating is limited, so please register.

 

French and English simultaneous interpretation will be available.

 

Information: Isabelle Lacroix:  613-696-2244