Towards Excellence

(ISSN No. 0974-035X)
(An indexed refereed & peer-reviewed journal of higher education)
UGC-MALAVIYA MISSION TEACHER TRAINING CENTRE GUJARAT UNIVERSITY

ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICA: THE ROLE OF INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AND INVESTMENTS

Authors:

Daniel Gidey Derbew, Kunwar Siddarth Dadhwal, Rosenla Sanglir, Wamum Saksa

Abstract:

The paper also explores India's involvement and support for the economies of Africa and leading them through their change. The research employs numbers and stories to assess the magnitude by which India helps and what difference it makes. It uses data from government reports, various groups like the World Bank, African Union, discussions with policy makers, experts, and local people. The article describes India's key partnerships in Africa: projects, such as the Pan-African e-Network, cheap loans, and programs to build skills. It checks how these projects have economic impacts that help growth and cut poverty, boosting trade between India and African countries. It was observed that the help from India was important to enhance the economic base of Africa, improving connectivity, agricultural yields, and people's skills through education and teamwork. But it also talks about problems like bad management relying too much on aid, and unrest in some areas. The findings of the research reveal that since India is assisting through skills and technology, the approach has positively impacted the growth of the economies of Africa. This is true in countries with stable governments.
To end, the article stresses the need for lasting partnerships. It urges India to focus more on growth for all building local skills, and clear management to ensure long-term economic gains for Africa. India's projects are seen as not just changing African economies but also helping both sides build stronger ties in world politics. This full study gives useful insights for policy makers, scholars, and international aid groups who want to understand how India works with Africa's economy.

Keywords:

India-Africa Relations, Development Assistance, Economic Transformation, Infrastructure Investment, Capacity Building

Vol & Issue:

VOL.17, ISSUE No.4, December 2025