A new policy brief argues that African countries must push for transparent project tracking, stronger climate adaptation support and greater local value addition as preparations begin for the next China–Africa cooperation summit.
African countries have been urged to pursue more measurable energy and climate commitments from China ahead of the 2027 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), with a new policy brief warning that the delivery of existing commitments remains difficult to track.
The brief, From Pledges to Practice: FOCAC 2027 and Africa’s Energy and Climate Future, published in September 2026 by the Boston University Global Development Policy Center, argues that the next phase of cooperation should focus not only on announcing projects but also on ensuring they are financed, completed and deliver tangible benefits to African communities.
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