https://www.scmp.com/rss/321313/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Perhaps no one in the 20th century had a greater impact than Deng Xiaoping, who reformed China’s economy. Deng’s approach included four “modernisations”: agriculture, industry, national defence, and science and technology. These are key growth industries that account for most jobs in Africa. The sectors must flourish for Africa to create jobs for its booming youth population. Science, technology and innovation are especially important. Deng’s belief in state investment in technology had a... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2120027/how-africa-can-prosper-following-dengs-economic-model?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2120027/how-africa-can-prosper-following-dengs-economic-model?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2017 03:02:07 +0000 In recent history, the world's fastest growing economies have been largely fuelled by oil, gas and minerals. Sustained economic growth, however, must be based on the proliferation of non-extractive industries, particularly those that drive innovation, feed a domestic supply chain and boost exports. China has demonstrated that agribusiness is one such industry. So what can Africa learn from the Chinese model? China's modernisation has turned small-scale farms into larger production zones.... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1872675/chinas-green-fingers-can-help-african-farmers-grow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1872675/chinas-green-fingers-can-help-african-farmers-grow?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Oct 2015 04:45:00 +0000