Department of Development Studies
Matthew Li
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Key information
- Roles
- Department of Development Studies PhD candidate in Development Studies
- Department
- Department of Development Studies
- Qualifications
- BBA (Chinese, Hong Kong), MSc (SOAS, London)
- Email address
- 694238@soas.ac.uk
- Thesis title
- Chinese State-Owned and Private Contractors in Zambia: Project Outcomes and Local Economic Linkages.
- Internal Supervisors
- Professor Carlos Oya
Biography
Matthew is a PhD candidate in Development Studies at SOAS University of London, with a focus on Chinese contractors’ project delivery metrics and local economic linkages in Zambia.
Matthew's research interests center on the impact of Chinese investments, aid, and infrastructure development across Africa. His work explores the dynamics between Chinese contractors and local economies in Zambia, delving into key areas such as employment generation, local procurement, and subcontracting practices.
Research interests
- Africa
- China-Africa
- Development finance
- Infrastructure development
