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Utvecklingssamarbete eller beroendeställning?

Arcini Lundwall, Annie LU and Siljanovski, Marko LU (2024) STVK04 20241
Department of Political Science
Abstract
This thesis investigates the economic engagements of China and the European Union in the East
African Community, focusing specifically on Kenya and Uganda. The study aims to compare
how China’s and the EU’s investments in infrastructure projects influence the region and whether
these actions can be perceived as attempts to establish dependency relationships. Using a
mixed-method approach, combining qualitative text analysis and quantitative data, the research
examines the intentions behind these investments, their economic impact, and the potential
implications for East African Community countries. The analysis is grounded in dependency
theory, neocolonialism and debt trap, providing a theoretical framework to understand the
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This thesis investigates the economic engagements of China and the European Union in the East
African Community, focusing specifically on Kenya and Uganda. The study aims to compare
how China’s and the EU’s investments in infrastructure projects influence the region and whether
these actions can be perceived as attempts to establish dependency relationships. Using a
mixed-method approach, combining qualitative text analysis and quantitative data, the research
examines the intentions behind these investments, their economic impact, and the potential
implications for East African Community countries. The analysis is grounded in dependency
theory, neocolonialism and debt trap, providing a theoretical framework to understand the
dynamics of power and influence in these international relationships. The findings suggest that
while both China and the EU claim to promote development and mutual growth, their significant
financial commitments might lead to increased dependency for the recipient countries. This
study contributes to understanding the dynamics of international investments in developing
regions and highlights the complex interplay between development aid and geopolitical interests. (Less)
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author
Arcini Lundwall, Annie LU and Siljanovski, Marko LU
supervisor
organization
alternative title
En Komparativ Studie av Kinas och EU:s Engagemang i EAC
course
STVK04 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
China, European Union, East African Community, economic engagement, dependency theory, infrastructure investments.
language
Swedish
id
9152317
date added to LUP
2024-07-18 11:04:49
date last changed
2024-07-18 11:04:49
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  abstract     = {{This thesis investigates the economic engagements of China and the European Union in the East
African Community, focusing specifically on Kenya and Uganda. The study aims to compare
how China’s and the EU’s investments in infrastructure projects influence the region and whether
these actions can be perceived as attempts to establish dependency relationships. Using a
mixed-method approach, combining qualitative text analysis and quantitative data, the research
examines the intentions behind these investments, their economic impact, and the potential
implications for East African Community countries. The analysis is grounded in dependency
theory, neocolonialism and debt trap, providing a theoretical framework to understand the
dynamics of power and influence in these international relationships. The findings suggest that
while both China and the EU claim to promote development and mutual growth, their significant
financial commitments might lead to increased dependency for the recipient countries. This
study contributes to understanding the dynamics of international investments in developing
regions and highlights the complex interplay between development aid and geopolitical interests.}},
  author       = {{Arcini Lundwall, Annie and Siljanovski, Marko}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Utvecklingssamarbete eller beroendeställning?}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}