Abstract:
Until recently the international donor community has predominantly consisted of
members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation
for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). However, China does not
entirely conform to the OECD on matters related to aid; it is also not a member
of the DAC. Hence, the data on China’s aid, as well as its focus, purpose, terms
and conditions are controversial because they are not clear. Furthermore, on the
receiving end, Angola is equally reticent to discuss its management of state funds.
The uncertainties and the opaque nature of diplomatic relations are compounded
by a perceived overlap and ambiguity between aid and investment. The objective
of the study is to examine China Angola aid relations and provide critical
judgement of it characterising strategic cooperation for the development of
Angola.
