China-Africa Science, Technology, and Innovation Collaboration. M. Muchie, A. Baskaran, M. Tang (Eds.), Springer 2024

Abstract

This book review critically examines China-Africa Science, Technology, and Innovation Collaboration, edited by Mammo Muchie, Angathevar Baskaran, and Mingfeng Tang. The volume explores the multifaceted nature of science, technology, and innovation (STI) partnerships between China and African countries, highlighting historical trajectories, institutional frameworks, and sectoral engagements. Through empirical data and case studies, the book reveals how these collaborations contribute to capacity building, technology transfer, and sustainable development. Key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure are analyzed to showcase the tangible impacts of China-Africa STI initiatives. The review underscores the editors’ balanced approach in acknowledging the strategic opportunities offered by these partnerships while also addressing the asymmetries in power, intellectual property concerns, and environmental implications. The book makes a significant scholarly contribution by offering critical insights into the evolving dynamics of South-South cooperation in the innovation domain. It provides a foundation for rethinking global innovation systems through the lens of equitable collaboration and localized development. This review recommends the book as an essential reference for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in the intersection of STI, international relations, and development economics.

Keywords. China-Africa Relations; Science, Technology and Innovation (STI); Technology Transfer; South-South Cooperation; Sustainable Development.

JEL. F63, O19, O33.

SDGs. SDG9, SDG17.