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ToolsCobbett, Elizabeth (2017) Canada-Africa relations in changing core-periphery dynamics: A chance to "come back" differently. International Journal of Canadian Studies, 55. pp. 31-41. ISSN 1180-3991
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Abstract
The Department of Foreign Affairs Canada sees the dynamism at play across the African continent as calling out for Canadian engagement. Africa in the twenty-first century is no longer the continent emerging from colonial rule; it seeks new forms of relationships with international partners. The African Development Bank, for instance, has identified five priorities for inclusive growth on the continent. The challenges are huge, as is the potential for transformative change. But the conditions for international collaboration in achieving these goals have changed; African leaders are seeking new forms of associations and teamwork. Canada has an opportunity to "come back" differently if it can look beyond its narrow mining interests and become an active partner working with public authorities in need of new and bold international partnerships. Unfortunately, Trudeau's "Canada is back" campaign does not look set to change the status quo. And, in a world where the political economic power is moving east, African countries do not have much reason to listen to Canada.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | sdg 8 - decent work and economic growth ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/decent_work_and_economic_growth |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Arts and Humanities > School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Arts and Humanities > Research Groups > Political, Social and International Studies Faculty of Arts and Humanities > Research Groups > Critical Global Politics |
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| Depositing User: | Pure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Apr 2018 10:31 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Jul 2023 09:48 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/66831 |
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