There is much speculation about the future of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and how the country will approach foreign investment in coming years, as more loan recipients face default and other problems. Details around the deals are scarce, and as potential partners and policymakers seek approaches to mitigate risk, experts across Asia and the Pacific are attempting to address the information void.
A newly released BRI Monitor Policy Brief analyzes publicly available data on Chinese-funded infrastructure projects to assess the trickle-down effects of these investments. This work, which cites numerous case studies by BRI Monitor partners, is intended to help countries identify governance gaps that make them vulnerable to corrosive capital, which may lead to economic and political manipulation. Authors highlight lessons learned and offer recommendations to help countries position themselves to receive constructive capital investments that will lead to stronger and healthier economies.
