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31 Dec 2014

Author:
Nicholas Killick and Kate Rosin, Saferworld,
Author:
Nicholas Killick、Kate Rosin,更安全世界 (Saferworld),
Author:
Nicholas Killick、Kate Rosin,更安全世界(Saferworld)

Managing risk in unstable countries: Promoting conflict-sensitive Chinese investment in South Sudan

…Chinese exposure to [human, financial, operational and reputational] risks is multiplying as…investment in conflict-affected states continues to grow…Since December 2013, South Sudan has been gripped by a destructive civil war…Even before the current outbreak of fighting, Chinese companies struggled in the midst of a fragile security environment characterised by ethnic tension, armed robberies, cattle-raiding, kidnappings, and weapons’ proliferation. Since…2013, the business climate has deteriorated further with new investments stalled and existing projects either suspended or operating well below capacity…

The challenges may be extreme but withdrawal is not the answer. South Sudan needs investment – from China as well as elsewhere. Through adopting conflict-sensitive policies and practices, Chinese companies have the potential to drive balanced economic growth in South Sudan, helping to deliver greater opportunity and development to the people whilst ensuring a proper return on investments….

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