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This chapter examines renewable energy financing and development in Africa through the lens of South-South Cooperation, focusing on China's expanding role. The chapter argues that China's renewable energy investments in Africa operate through distinctive financing mechanisms and technology transfer dynamics that challenge conventional development models. It demonstrates that governance structures and institutional capacities fundamentally shape investment outcomes differently under South-South Cooperation compared to North-South Cooperation. Furthermore, host-country policies and institutional frameworks are decisive in determining the effectiveness of renewable investments, particularly regarding technology transfer and capacity building. The chapter ultimately contends that Africa's energy transition requires strategic integration of South-South Cooperation strengths with the inclusivity and sustainability principles of North-South Cooperation, offering pathways for leveraging international partnerships to achieve sustainable development goals.

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From North–South to South–South Cooperation: China’s Role in Renewable Energy Development in Africa

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    2026年

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  • Isaac Odoom,
  • Frangton Chiyemura

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This chapter examines renewable energy financing and development in Africa through the lens of South-South Cooperation, focusing on China's expanding role. The chapter argues that China's renewable energy investments in Africa operate through distinctive financing mechanisms and technology transfer dynamics that challenge conventional development models. It demonstrates that governance structures and institutional capacities fundamentally shape investment outcomes differently under South-South Cooperation compared to North-South Cooperation. Furthermore, host-country policies and institutional frameworks are decisive in determining the effectiveness of renewable investments, particularly regarding technology transfer and capacity building. The chapter ultimately contends that Africa's energy transition requires strategic integration of South-South Cooperation strengths with the inclusivity and sustainability principles of North-South Cooperation, offering pathways for leveraging international partnerships to achieve sustainable development goals.