Beijing role in Africa's green shift draws praise

China has been a key driver of Africa's green transition, according to two new reports released by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory, in Ghana, in partnership with the African Climate Foundation.

The report notes that through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China has introduced affordable and flexible financing models tailored to African countries, many of which view Western options as more stringent. These arrangements, including concessional loans, grants, and technical assistance, have made green financing more accessible and attractive.

The reports, focused on Ghana and Ethiopia, show that over the past two decades, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has evolved from supporting hard infrastructure to advancing sustainable development and green growth.