Original version

BBC Four

BBC 4

The Tutu Talks

Desmond Tutu

Elizabeth Byrne

John O'Kane

The Tutu Talks: Episode 1: Is Africa about to Become Rich?

Episode 1

Episode 1: Is Africa about to Become Rich?

Is Africa about to Become Rich?

BBC Four - The Tutu Talks, Is Africa about to Become Rich?

Desmond Tutu and his guests examine the relationship between China and Africa.

Desmond Tutu and his guests examine the relationship between China and Africa. China is a major investor, but its approach has been criticised.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu brings together Africa's leading contemporary thinkers in a series of discussions exploring major issues and changes affecting the future of the continent. 

Here, the Archbishop and his guests examine the growing relationship between China and Africa. China obtains a huge proportion of its fuel and raw materials from Africa and is a major investor in African economies. But its 'no-strings' approach has been criticised for ignoring democracy and human rights issues. 

What kind of role is China going to play in Africa - partner or exploiter? Will the needs of ordinary citizens be properly represented? Could Africa actually become the next economic global power? 

Archbishop Tutu is joined by Prince Cedza Dlamini, Xolela Mancu, Hannah Edinger and William Gumede.

Knowledge, arts, music and culture from the UK and the world.

BBC Four reflects arts, music and culture with an ambitious range of intellectually and culturally enriching programmes, taking an expert and in-depth approach to its subjects.

Discussion & Talk

Factual

Factual: Politics

Desmond Tutu and Africa's leading thinkers discuss issues affecting the continent.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu brings together Africa's leading contemporary thinkers in a series of discussions exploring major issues and changes affecting the future of the continent.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

The Tutu Talks

Episode 1: Is Africa about to Become Rich?

Contributors

Genres

Series

BBC Four

About BBC Four