非洲边缘化与依附性试析

ON THE MARGINALIZATION AND DEPENDENCY OF AFRICA

全球化过程中,非洲面临的挑战大于机遇。而最大的挑战源自边缘化与依附性并存。文章应用国际组织提出的报告对此做出统计分析。旨在用比较可靠的数据,参与非洲与全球化的学术讨论。同世界其他地区的横向比较表明,非洲正处于世界经济体系的最边缘。非洲自身的纵向比较显示,它在世界经济体系中的地位继续弱化。非洲的依附性表现在多个方面。商品进出口结构与贸易伙伴的空间分布,显示对发达国家的依附性。外资流入以官方援助为主,对发达国家提供的援助存在依附性。沉重的债务负担也加剧了依附性。

In globalization process, the challenges confronted by Africa are more than the opportunities. The biggest challenge is the simultaneous existence of marginalization and dependency. In this paper, some statistical analysis are carries out, using the reports of international organizations. The purpose is to participate in academic discussion about Africa in globalization with more reliable data. Comparison between Africa and other world regions demonstrated the most peripheral position of Africa in world economic system. Historical analysis of African development show that the above mentioned position is still in continuously declining. There are many evidences of Africa's dependency. Export and import structure and areal distribution of trade partners proves the dependency to world developed countries. The financial aids provided by developed countries is also an evidence of the dependency. The heavy debt burden further enhances the dependency.