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Changing Tides: The Impact Of Chinese Investment In Gambia’S Fishing Industry, Abdallah Alami
Changing Tides: The Impact Of Chinese Investment In Gambia’S Fishing Industry, Abdallah Alami
Master's Theses
This thesis analyzes the presence and impact of Chinese fishing companies in the West African country of The Gambia. The presence of the Chinese companies have resulted in drastic changes in the country’s fisheries industry where they have a comparative advantage due to their geographic location. Through interviews conducted with Gambian officials in the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources, and members of the fishing community (both fishermen and merchants), I conclude that the Chinese presence is a trade-off between the Gambian government and the Chinese investors. It is positive because they are engaged in a beneficial partnership with the …