It’s (Still) the Governance, Stupid

Akwe Amosu writes about the Africa-China relationship:

For non-governmental Africa in these new times, the choice is not between China and the West. The important choice must be made closer to home. On one side are the rulers who are too lazy, incompetent, or venal to take the necessary steps to share the benefits of investment and give Africa’s populations the chance to build a viable economic future. On the other side is the real leadership of presidents, business leaders, and legislatures who have the self-discipline, honesty, and commitment to set a new course and use the unprecedented benefits of Chinese investment to achieve some real development.