Policy Brief - AFRICA: THE CENTER OF THE GLOBAL SOUTH - By Hung Tran

Policy Brief AFRICA: THE CENTER OF THE GLOBAL SOUTH By Hung Tran PB - 32/24 The Global South features prominently in the context of geopolitical rivalry and efforts by developing countries to change the current international economic and financial architecture. [...] In terms of mining activity, China controls 72% of the DRC’s cobalt and copper reserves (with the DRC having the largest reserves the world), and 80% of the output is owned by Chinese companies. [...] If realized, this would establish a leadership role for Africa within the GS, and confirm the importance of the GS in driving the process of change in the international economic and financial system. [...] About the Policy Center for the New South The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is a Moroccan think tank aiming to contribute to the improvement of economic and social public policies that challenge Morocco and the rest of Africa as integral parts of the global South. [...] Through its analytical endeavours, the think tank aims to support the development of public policies in Africa and to give the floor to experts from the South.