{"id":23217,"date":"2022-10-24T17:42:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T17:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/a-new-chapter-in-india-africa-relations"},"modified":"2022-10-24T17:51:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T17:51:11","slug":"a-new-chapter-in-india-africa-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/a-new-chapter-in-india-africa-relations","title":{"rendered":"A new chapter in India-Africa relations?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The size and health of India\u2019s US$3.5 trillion economy<\/a> have made the country a force to be reckoned with in global affairs. It has surpassed the United Kingdom in size and looks set to outstrip<\/a> Germany by 2028, according to the International Monetary Fund.<\/p>\n

Along with its economic muscle, India is asserting itself diplomatically. Its firm position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, pushback against COVID-19 discrimination and no-nonsense approach to climate and trade issues resonate strongly with many Global South nations. A rising India has implications for Africa, which could benefit from a more engaged and ambitious New Delhi.<\/p>\n

First, India has historically enjoyed a close relationship with Africa, given the shared struggle against colonialism, the non-aligned movement and shared socio-economic and demographic challenges. However, since the last India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi in 2015, the world\u2019s political architecture has changed fundamentally. While India\u2019s upward economic trajectory has continued, many African countries face economic distress and are re-evaluating their alliances amid global power competition.<\/p>\n

Geopolitically, India\u2019s desire for a more equitable world order resonates with many African sovereigns who have become disillusioned with the liberal western order. As a leading member of the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) bloc, India has been forthright in its desire for greater representation in multilateral bodies. This extends to the United Nations (UN) Security Council, where India has been an influential voice and has pushed<\/a> for a permanent seat while expressing support for Africa\u2019s Ezulwini Consensus.<\/p>\n

There are also similarities on climate issues \u2013 where India and African nations refuse to be the West\u2019s sacrificial lambs. This positioning has championed the interests of developing countries in a way that is largely congruent with African interests.African countries could learn from India\u2019s more aggressive diplomatic approach, which in 2021 managed to reverse its COVID-19 red-listing by the United Kingdom (UK) and several other countries. India also took a hard line on its impending trade deal<\/a> with the UK, reinforcing its reputation as a tough negotiator.<\/p>\n

But the real masterstroke has been India\u2019s dexterous position on Russia. It drew the ire of its Quad<\/a> allies \u2013 the United States (US), Japan and Australia \u2013 for breaking ranks on the Ukraine war. India continues to buy arms and oil from Russia, keeping its historical ally on side. New Delhi chose to prioritise its sovereign military and economic interests over appeasing its Quad allies who depend on India as a counterbalance against China.<\/p>\n

Exercising such leverage raises a broader point that African diplomats would do well to recognise \u2013 the need to understand their strategic value and exploit the benefits accordingly.<\/p>\n

Second, there are mutually beneficial commercial interests, evidenced by the uptick in activity by India\u2019s corporate heavyweights and rising trade and investment volumes<\/a> in recent years. The strength of India\u2019s corporate sector, cultural and political linkages<\/a>, an active diaspora, and the experience of Indian businesses in navigating complex and diverse landscapes are major strengths.<\/p>\n

For Indian businesses, Africa represents a massive untapped market, especially for manufacturing goods like textiles, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and light machinery. Africa also carries opportunities in the resource and energy sectors, which have traditionally been areas of vulnerability for India. The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement has also piqued the interest of Indian businesses.<\/p>\n

India\u2019s investment model prioritises local productivity, is transparent and fosters skills that Africa needs<\/p>\n

Third, and perhaps most interesting, India is attempting to offer a compelling alternative to China, spanning the military and economic domains. But as Abhishek Mishra of the Observer Research Foundation told ISS Today, New Delhi must avoid framing its Africa strategy through a China gaze.<\/p>\n

On the military front, India has long been a leading<\/a> troop contributor to UN peacekeeping missions in Africa. Its military activity has concentrated around the Indian Ocean, where India has historically been a dominant player in island nations such as Seychelles and Mauritius. With the Indian Ocean becoming a key battleground due to its strategic<\/a> access and influence for energy resources and national security, India is redoubling its comparative advantages to maintain its naval and diplomatic ascendancy.<\/p>\n

Economically, Indian activity is largely led by the private sector, as opposed to China\u2019s state-led approach. Even though significantly smaller in quantum, the Indian method is deemed by analysts to be more beneficial in the long run. It prioritises local productivity, is more transparent and fosters skills that Africa needs, as opposed to China\u2019s \u2018resource for cash\u2019 approach. India\u2019s strategy is further supported by the activities of the Indian Exim Bank, Confederation of Indian Industry events and India-Africa conclaves.<\/p>\n

There are also important soft power tools that New Delhi can unlock in Africa. Healthcare diplomacy was evident during the pandemic, as India donated vaccines to several countries, reinforcing its comparative advantage as the \u2018pharmacy of the world\u2019. At a time when Western powers were hoarding vaccines, this gained India goodwill across Africa.<\/p>\n

Similarly, with future global competition likely to be concentrated around digital connectivity, India\u2019s technological prowess will allow it to compete for influence in Africa. Soft power encompasses other arenas (Bollywood aside) too. The success of Indian Premier League cricket now sees Indian franchises extending to South Africa, where the inaugural CSA T20 league will be played in January 2023. All six teams have Indian owners, and their extensive networks of scouts, analysts and sponsors will be a boon to South African cricket.<\/p>\n

Indian businesses must overcome the \u2018fear factor\u2019 that sees high risk premiums assigned to Africa<\/p>\n

However, Africa-India relationships are not without challenges. First, Indian businesses must overcome the \u2018fear factor\u2019 that sees Indian companies often assigning an unrealistic risk premium to the continent. This will require significant sensitisation, given the lack of awareness about Africa\u2019s diversity.<\/p>\n

Second is the elephant in the room \u2013 racism. Like China, whose reputation in Africa was sullied by allegations of racism in 2020, there have been reports<\/a> of attacks on Nigerian students in New Delhi. As Mishra notes, Delhi\u2019s track record for furthering people-to-people contact remains woefully inadequate. Moreover, the recent \u2018Made in India\u2019 cough syrup scandal<\/a> in The Gambia has inflicted reputational damage the country can ill afford.<\/p>\n

Third, while outwardly projecting a clear vision, internally there is some conjecture about what modern India stands for. In the past, India\u2019s appeal has centred on its plurality and secular, socialist and democratic ideals. However, under the current administration, there is concern about a more religious, nationalistic and autocratic direction<\/a>, bringing the \u2018Delhi Consensus\u2019 under scrutiny.<\/p>\n

Finally, as India grows its global aspirations, does New Delhi have the willingness and ability to engage Africa as a priority? Jakkie Cilliers, Head of African Futures and Innovation at the Institute for Security Studies, believes that \u2018India consistently underperforms diplomatically and its interests in Africa are perfunctory.\u2019<\/p>\n

India has a clear opportunity to carve a new niche as Africa\u2019s strategic partner. But Sanusha Naidu of the Institute for Global Dialogue told ISS Today that to maintain a positive trajectory, New Delhi must clarify what it stands for.<\/p>\n

\u2018First, it needs to be clear whether its Africa policy will be ventilated primarily through the government or private sector (or hybrid). Next, it needs to articulate what it offers Africa aside from simply not being China. And finally, India needs to be clear about the optics of its soft power strategy.\u2019<\/p>\n

Ronak Gopaldas<\/a>, ISS Consultant, Director, Signal Risk and CAMM Fellow, Gordon Institute of Business Science<\/p>\n

Image: \u00a9 Press Trust of India<\/p>\n

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