The key facts

  • African studies expert Natalia Piskunova stated that relocating production to Africa may be more advantageous for the state than new construction inside Russia.
  • Russians will be able to find employment at African branches of domestic enterprises if quotas are available.
  • It was previously reported that a bank for investments in the energy sector had been created in Africa.

What the political scientist proposed

Placing Russian factories on African territory may turn out to be more advantageous for Russia than building new plants inside the country. This opinion was expressed to the radio station Govorit Moskva by African studies expert Natalia Piskunova. According to her, relocating production may be 'far more beneficial for the state than construction,' and for African countries the arrival of a Russian partner — a company or a state, if we are talking about state-owned companies — means the emergence of another stable player.

Who this may affect

The specialist named several practical effects of such cooperation. For local residents, the appearance of a factory creates additional earning opportunities. For Russians, an alternative opens up: if finding a job at a domestic enterprise is difficult, it will be possible to get employed at an African branch — provided the relevant quota exists. In addition, in Piskunova's assessment, the development of trade could change the country's export-import structure, and companies' participation in such projects would ensure money flowing into the budget.

Context

Gazeta.Ru reminds that a bank for investments in the energy sector was previously created in Africa. Piskunova's publication remains an expert assessment: no specific projects, timelines, or decisions on relocating production are reported in the sources.