论非洲的“非正式一体化”

An Analysis of the Informal Regionalization in Africa

由于历史基础、现实客观需要和难以管理等原因,"非正式一体化"在非洲广泛存在并发挥重要作用。非正式跨境贸易和"灰色一体化"是两种重要的"非正式一体化"形式,前者活跃繁荣,后者少为人知,但都具有重要地位和影响。一些"非正式一体化"能产生积极作用,推动正式一体化的进程;还有一些则可能构成阻碍。由于"非正式一体化"的复杂性和特殊性,正式一体化必须对其加以考虑,中国发展对非关系也不应忽视。

The informal regionalization exists widely in Africa and can play important roles because of the historical base and practical reasons.Informal cross-border trade and shadow regionalism are two important types,the former is active and the latter is less unknown,but all the two have important positions and impacts.As far as the formal regionalization is concerned,the informal regionalization may produce positive or negative effects.As to its complexity and peculiarity,the formal regionalization and Sino-African relations should take account of the informal regionalization.