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    494 : The Asia-Africa Growth Corridor: Why are India and Japan Interested?

    Rupakjyoti Borah

    21 June 2017

    Japan and India plan to join hands in the creation of infrastructure and digital connectivity in Africa through the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor initiative. They have strong strategic and economic interest for doing so. However, they would need to overcome several challenges, ranging from the different levels of growth in Africa and the need for greater India-Japanese coordination on an Africa strategy to the China factor in Africa's development.