OU Professor Raphael Kaplinsky explores the impact on China of the rise of the Asian drivers in general, and China in particular - and what implications this has for development strategy and poverty in Africa.
The early years
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In the first segment of his lecture, Professor Raphael Kaplinsky explains how growing up in South Africa helped shape the way he sees the world. Read more : The early years
Privileged work
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Asian nations have influenced global prices - and that, warns Professor Kaplinsky - has serious consequences for Africa. Read more : Privileged work
China's miracle
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Rapid expansion in production, coupled with a massive population, is changing the rules, says Professor Kaplinsky in part three. Read more : China's miracle
China's impact
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Why is China - or any nation - so keen to industrialise, asks Professior Kaplinsky in the fourth part of his lecture Read more : China's impact
Africa the exporter
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In the fifth part of his lecture, Profesor Kaplinsky warns against treating Africa as if it was a homogenous unit. Read more : Africa the exporter
Enough of global integration?
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In the final part of his lecture, Professor Kaplinsky wonders if the world is integrated enough, already. Read more : Enough of global integration?
Listen to the lecture
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The full version of Professor Kaplinsky's 2008 Open University Lecture to download. Read more : Listen to the lecture
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