Topic: 3. Sustainable Economy | Sustainability and Global Economy KK00EY13-3001 (3 credits)

Topic outline

In this section you are given an introduction to the questions of sustainable economy, economic inequality and colonialism. The materials touch especially Africa, but you need to start choosing the country you will do the final report on, and study these matters from the point of view of that country. The final task in part 4 is related to the country you are participating in the student challenge. So if possible, don't do the last assignments until you know where you are going to go.
If you are not participating in HAMK in Africa student challenges, it is allowed to do the assignment about some country you are planning to go to or interested in (not your home country!).
- Africa’s green business opportunities are abundant, UNEP study shows (2023) URL
- 1. Colonialism: Crash course to geography #39 URL
  
  Video (18min) explaining colonialism from the point of view of geography.
- 2. How the legacy of European colonialism is shaping Africa's future URL
  
  Video (17min) by France24 English: Special edition: How the legacy of European colonialism is shaping Africa's future"
- 3. Africa facing Chinese and Russian influence. URL
  
  Recently especially China and Russia have strengthened their influence in many African countries. This article on Africanews from March 2023 introduces the topic. On your own, you can search for information how this influence may be visible in your target country.
- 4. Why China Is in Africa - If You Don’t Know, Now You Know URL
  
  Comedian Trevor Noah explains on The Daily Show Why China is in Africa on a 13 min video from 17.12.2021