Spotlight on FOCAC Follow-Up Actions
From June 10 to 12, 2025, delegates from the countries and regions of Africa and the Chinese mainland gathered in Hunan for the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). They reviewed progress since the Beijing Summit in September 2024 and drafted plans for the next phase of collaboration.
The Chinese mainland side compiled 35 standout results aligned with the ten FOCAC partnership initiatives. These achievements span:
- Agriculture & Food Security
- Digital Economy
- Green Transformation
- Health & Education
- Trade & Investment
- Infrastructure Development
- Poverty Alleviation
- Cultural & People-to-People Exchanges
- Climate Resilience
- Peace & Security Cooperation
Take Amina, a Nairobi-based fintech founder. She sees the new digital economy pilot programmes as a springboard to scale her mobile payment platform, driving financial inclusion across East Africa and beyond.
These outcomes signal a move toward inclusive growth, tech-driven solutions and sustainable development. Entrepreneurs, young professionals and changemakers across Africa and the Chinese mainland can tap into fresh opportunities in renewable energy, agritech and digital services.
Next steps include setting clear milestones, launching joint impact assessments and deepening coordination to turn high-level pledges into on-the-ground impact—from Lagos to Guangzhou.
In our interconnected world, the Hunan meeting underlines the power of strategic partnerships. Whether you’re coding the next e-health app or planning sustainable travel routes between continents, these initiatives offer a blueprint for real-world impact.
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Full text: Implementation outcomes of FOCAC Beijing Summit actions
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