CGF-ODI-AERC 2024 Conference Report

CGF-ODI-AERC 2024 Conference Report

Held on September 12-13 under the theme, China-Africa Economic Interactions: Past, Present, and Future, the conference attracted a diverse and engaged audience of over 130 participants representing 16 countries, 27 universities and 34 public and private organisations, both in person and online. High-level attendees included representatives from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Embassy of Brazil and the Zambia High Commission underscoring the global significance of the discussions, especially in light of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) 2024 in Beijing.