{"id":15659,"date":"2023-11-10T07:49:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T07:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=15659"},"modified":"2023-11-10T07:50:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T07:50:02","slug":"india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/","title":{"rendered":"India-Africa ties &#8211; UPSC Daily Editorial Analysis &#8211; 03rd July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png\" alt=\"UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz - Edukemy\" class=\"wp-image-14085\" width=\"780\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>India-Africa ties have undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by a deepening of diplomatic, economic, and cultural engagements. Historically, India and Africa share a legacy of anti-colonial struggles and a commitment to mutual development. The strategic partnership has expanded across various sectors, including trade, technology transfer, and capacity-building initiatives. India&#8217;s focus on South-South cooperation has led to initiatives such as the India-Africa Forum Summit, emphasizing a collaborative approach to address shared challenges like climate change and sustainable development. Despite these positive strides, challenges persist, including the need for sustained economic investments, addressing infrastructure gaps, and navigating the complexities of regional geopolitics. A nuanced approach, balancing economic interests with cultural and historical affinities, is essential for further strengthening the multifaceted relationship between India and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag<\/strong>: GS Paper \u2013 2: Groupings &amp; Agreements Involving India and\/or Affecting India&#8217;s Interests; Effect of Policies &amp; Politics of Countries on India&#8217;s Interests.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69debe1c144a8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Exam_view\" title=\"Exam view:\">Exam view:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Context\" title=\"Context:\">Context:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Background_India-Africa_ties\" title=\"Background: India-Africa ties&nbsp;\">Background: India-Africa ties&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Decoding_the_editorial_Africa_in_transition\" title=\"Decoding the editorial: Africa in transition&nbsp;\">Decoding the editorial: Africa in transition&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Towards_integration_democracy_peace_and_progress\" title=\"Towards integration, democracy, peace and progress\u00a0\">Towards integration, democracy, peace and progress\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Sharpening_competition\" title=\"Sharpening competition\u00a0\u00a0\">Sharpening competition\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Dependence_on_China\" title=\"Dependence on China\u00a0\u00a0\">Dependence on China\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#The_%E2%80%98Roadmap_2030_Four_areas_of_focus\" title=\"The \u2018Roadmap 2030\u2019: Four areas of focus&nbsp;\">The \u2018Roadmap 2030\u2019: Four areas of focus&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Political_and_diplomatic_cooperation\" title=\"Political and diplomatic cooperation\u00a0\u00a0\">Political and diplomatic cooperation\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Defence_and_security_cooperation\" title=\"Defence and security cooperation\u00a0\u00a0\">Defence and security cooperation\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Economic_and_development_cooperation\" title=\"Economic and development cooperation\u00a0\">Economic and development cooperation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Socio-cultural_cooperation\" title=\"Socio-cultural cooperation\u00a0\u00a0\">Socio-cultural cooperation\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" 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Africa evolved?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#FAQ_What_are_the_key_sectors_of_collaboration_between_India_and_Africa\" title=\"FAQ: What are the key sectors of collaboration between India and Africa?\">FAQ: What are the key sectors of collaboration between India and Africa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#FAQ_How_does_India_contribute_to_capacity-building_in_Africa\" title=\"FAQ: How does India contribute to capacity-building in Africa?\">FAQ: How does India contribute to capacity-building in Africa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#FAQ_What_challenges_exist_in_the_India-Africa_partnership_and_how_are_they_being_addressed\" title=\"FAQ: What challenges exist in the India-Africa partnership, and how are they being addressed?\">FAQ: What challenges exist in the India-Africa partnership, and how are they being addressed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-africa-ties-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-03rd-july\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_view\"><\/span><strong>Exam view<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India-Africa ties; Africa in transition; The \u2018Roadmap 2030\u2019: Four areas of focus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context\"><\/span><strong>Context<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>central part of the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) report is the \u2018Roadmap 2030\u2019<\/strong>, a set of nearly <strong>60 policy recommendations <\/strong>that are designed to deepen and diversify the India-Africa partnership.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_India-Africa_ties\"><\/span><strong>Background<\/strong>: <strong>India-Africa ties<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India\u2019s rise as a global player is inevitably linked to the kind of partnership it enjoys with Africa.\u00a0<\/li><li>In the past 15 years and especially since 2014, India-Africa relations have developed steadily but more progress is achievable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>20-member Africa Expert Group (AEG), established by the Vivekananda International Foundation, recently presented the VIF Report<\/strong> entitled \u2018India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2023\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"378\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-124.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15669 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 271px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 271\/378;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_editorial_Africa_in_transition\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the editorial: Africa in transition<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Towards_integration_democracy_peace_and_progress\"><\/span><strong>Towards integration, democracy, peace and progress<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Africa, a continent, accounting for nearly <strong>17% of the world\u2019s population today<\/strong> and reaching 25% in 2050, needs to be studied closely.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The VIF report examines the <strong>transitions unfolding in Africa: demographic, economic, political and social<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is slowly <strong>heading toward regional integration and is devoted to democracy, peace and progress, even as Ethiopia, Sudan, the Central African Republic <\/strong>and other countries continue to battle with the challenges posed by insurgency, ethnic violence and terrorism.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharpening_competition\"><\/span><strong>Sharpening competition\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There is a striking competition among at least <strong>half a dozen external partners such as China, Russia, the United States, the European Union, Japan, T\u00fcrkiye and the United Arab Emirates<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>All of them desire to strengthen their relations with parts of Africa to ensure market access, gain energy and mineral security, and increase political and economic influence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dependence_on_China\"><\/span><strong>Dependence on China\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is playing the role of <strong>\u2018the infrastructure developer\u2019, \u2018the resource provider\u2019, <\/strong>and<strong> \u2018the financier.\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It has invested enormously in Africa in terms of money, materials and diplomatic push.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Since 2007, Chinese leaders have visited the continent 123 times, while 251 African leaders have visited China.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"369\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-123.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15668 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 541px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 541\/369;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%98Roadmap_2030_Four_areas_of_focus\"><\/span><strong>The \u2018Roadmap 2030\u2019: Four areas of focus<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_and_diplomatic_cooperation\"><\/span><strong>Political and diplomatic cooperation\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Periodic leaders\u2019 summits should be restored <\/strong>through the medium of the <strong>India-Africa Forum Summit<\/strong>; the last summit was in 2015.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>A new annual strategic dialogue between the chairperson of the African Union (AU) and India\u2019s External Affairs Minister should be launched in 2023.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Consensus should be forged among G-20 members on the <strong>AU\u2019s entry into the G-20 as a full member<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) should have a secretary exclusively in charge of African affairs to further enhance the implementation and impact of the Africa policy.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_and_security_cooperation\"><\/span><strong>Defence and security cooperation\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increase the number of defence attach\u00e9s deployed in Africa,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Expand dialogue on defence issues,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Widen the footprint of maritime collaboration,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Expand lines of credit to facilitate defence exports, and&nbsp;<\/li><li>More can be done to increase the number of defence training slots and enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism, cyber security and emerging technologies.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_and_development_cooperation\"><\/span><strong>Economic and development cooperation<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>India-Africa trade touching $98 billion in FY22\u201323<\/strong> is an encouraging development.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This figure can go up if access to finance through the creation of an Africa Growth Fund (AGF) is ensured.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>A special package of measures to improve project exports and build up cooperation in the shipping domain has been suggested.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>A special focus on promoting trilateral cooperation and deepening science and technology cooperation could pay rich dividends.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Socio-cultural_cooperation\"><\/span><strong>Socio-cultural cooperation\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It should be increased through <strong>greater interaction between universities, think tanks, civil society and media organisations<\/strong> in India and select African countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>A <strong>National Centre for African Studies<\/strong> should be set up.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarships awarded to Africans should be named after famous African figures.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Visa measures for African students who come to India for higher education should be liberalised. They should also be given work visas for short periods.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The special mechanism for implementing the \u2018Roadmap 2030\u2019 can best be secured through close collaboration between the MEA and the National Security Council Secretariat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/a-new-chapter-in-india-africa-ties-can-be-written\/article67028121.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_What_is_the_historical_basis_for_India-Africa_ties\"><\/span><strong>FAQ: What is the historical basis for India-Africa ties?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> India and Africa share a historical connection rooted in their common struggles against colonialism and a commitment to promoting independence and development. The historical ties form a foundation for the present-day collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_How_has_economic_cooperation_between_India_and_Africa_evolved\"><\/span><strong>FAQ: How has economic cooperation between India and Africa evolved?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> Economic cooperation has strengthened over the years, with initiatives like the India-Africa Forum Summit fostering trade, technology transfer, and capacity-building. India&#8217;s emphasis on South-South cooperation has led to increased investments and collaborative projects for mutual economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_What_are_the_key_sectors_of_collaboration_between_India_and_Africa\"><\/span><strong>FAQ: What are the key sectors of collaboration between India and Africa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> Collaboration extends across various sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, and renewable energy. Both regions are working together to address common challenges and opportunities, promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_How_does_India_contribute_to_capacity-building_in_Africa\"><\/span><strong>FAQ: How does India contribute to capacity-building in Africa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> India is actively involved in capacity-building programs through scholarships, training programs, and knowledge exchange initiatives. These efforts aim to empower African nations with the skills and expertise necessary for self-reliance and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_What_challenges_exist_in_the_India-Africa_partnership_and_how_are_they_being_addressed\"><\/span><strong>FAQ: What challenges exist in the India-Africa partnership, and how are they being addressed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> Challenges include infrastructure gaps, regional geopolitics, and the need for sustained economic investments. 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