On November 22, 2025, during the G20 Johannesburg Summit, China and South Africa unveiled the landmark Initiative on Cooperation Supporting Modernization in Africa 📜🌍. This plan sets out to fuel Africa's next chapter by aligning with Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want and boosting everything from infrastructure to digital innovation.
Why It Matters
Africa's youth and entrepreneurs are eager for growth—whether it’s high-speed internet, green energy, or local tech startups. The initiative aims to:
- Bridge the digital gap through partnerships in AI, e-commerce, and payment systems.
- Build sustainable infrastructure with a focus on green energy, smart transport, and resilient supply chains.
- Empower local communities by investing in healthcare, agriculture and skills development for inclusive growth.
- Champion cultural exchange in education, tourism, sports, and media to celebrate Africa's diversity.
- Promote peace and security via African-led solutions and strengthened regional cooperation.
Looking Ahead
This six-pillar framework—justice and equity, openness, people-first, diversity, sustainability, and peace—is designed to keep Africa's modernization people-centered and homegrown. For tech-savvy innovators, green-energy fans, and social entrepreneurs across South and Southeast Asia, there’s a world of opportunity to connect, collaborate, and co-create 🌱🤝.
Stay tuned as Africa writes its next chapter—and maybe you’ll be part of it! 🌟
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Initiative on Cooperation Supporting Modernization in Africa
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