Winter School on China in Africa: challenges and opportunities

Date: December 14-19, 2009

Site: Wroclaw, Poland

Organiser: Institute of International Studies, University of Wroclaw and Fatal Transactions

Topics: The Winter School is intended to draw together master or doctoral level students of social sciences (political studies, international relations, economics, sociology) who are interested in Africa and wish to learn more about the increasingly complex and far-reaching relations with China, with special reference to natural resource exploitation and trade which to date has been generating the most attention. Around 30 participants from Central and Eastern Europe are expected to come to the event. Candidates are required to be fluent in English, both written and spoken. The Winter School will cover the following topics: 1. Geopolitical rivalries for African natural resources: West versus Asia’s emerging giants (China and India); 2. Economic impact of China’s expansion into Africa: micro/macro perspective; 3. China’s policy vis-à-vis democracy, state reforms and human rights in Africa; 4. Country case studies of China’s rising role in Africa.

Language: English

Fee: University of Wroclaw will cover costs of your stay in Wroclaw (accommodation and meals, see the hotel’s website: http://www.wroclaw.hotelsystem.pl). Please note, however, that travel costs will not be reimbursed.

Deadline: September 30, 2009. Please send your CV and motivation letter, where you explain why you are interested in attending the Winter School, to the following e-mail address:

Contact: Karolina Bieniek

E-mail: fataltransactions@gmail.com

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