Driving force By JOSEPH ATTA-MENSAH and HANY BESADA | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-28 08:27

Driving force By JOSEPH ATTA-MENSAH and HANY BESADA | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-28 08:27 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202408/28/WS66ce6eeba31060630b925484.html China is helping Africa harness the transformative development potential of the digital economy African leaders have positioned regional cooperation and integration as a cornerstone for the continent's development. Their goal is to transform the 55 disparate economies into a cohesive, resilient economy. This vision is supported by cutting-edge trans-boundary infrastructure, a dynamic and mobile workforce, flexible financial capital, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, and initiatives for peace and security. A pivotal element of this vision is the ethos of national ownership and self-reliance in development policies. This approach enables member states to craft strategies tailored to their unique needs, thus progressively decreasing dependency on aid.