Economic Transformation, Industrial Policy and the Green Transition in Sino-African Relations
Audience: Member of University - ALL Format: In Person
Scholars, policymakers and industry leaders examine how China–Africa engagement is reshaping industry.
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 9.30am to 5.30pm
One-day conference on African economic transformation, industrial policy, energy transitions and Sino-African relation.
Structural transformation sits at the heart of Africa’s development challenge. Across the continent, productivity growth has been persistently slow, manufacturing bases remain narrow, and many economies are still positioned at the lower end of global value chains. At a time when global production networks are being reshaped by climate imperatives, geopolitical shifts, and technological change, the question of how African economies can accelerate structural transformation has never been more urgent.
The Oxford University China-Africa Network will once again bring together scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and industry leaders, for a one-day, in-person conference on Economic transformation, industrial policy and the green transition in Sino-African relations.
Join us to hear from keynote speaker Prof Arkebe Oqubay (SOAS and former Senior Minister of Ethiopia), and three stellar panels of academics, policymakers and industry practitioners examining questions ranging from a changing China, to the present challenges and future opportunities of African industrial transformation. Scroll down for the amazing speaker line-up!
The event is free, with lunch and refurbishment provided.
Speaker(s): Professor Arkebe Oqubay (SOAS; former Senior Minister & Special Adviser to the PM of Ethiopia)
Department: Politics & Int Relations (Department)
Organiser: Jingyuan Deng
Host: Oxford University China Africa Network
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-university-china-africa-network-oucan-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1990582870952?keep_tld=true