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Africa: China Is Funding African Farmers but Not Food Processing and Storage - Why It's a Problem
China has provided over $180 billion in loans to African countries since 2000, funding infrastructure and industrial projects including agriculture. However, analysis by Adrino Mazenda reveals a focus on farming rather than food processing and storage, raising concerns about systemic food system gaps.
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