Astrid Haas
Astrid Haas is an urban economist at the African Development Bank, known for her insights on the financing and development of infrastructure in Africa. Her work often focuses on the impact of Chinese investments on urbanization in African cities, particularly in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative. Haas has emphasized the importance of understanding the evolving dynamics of Chinese financing and its implications for sustainable urban development across the continent.
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Recent news mentions
Urban economist Ms Astrid Haas has called for immediate and sweeping reforms in how African cities are financed.
Africa’s urban boom needs funding fix
Tanzania· 2025-05-07According to Astrid Haas, an Urban economist at the African Development Bank, over the past two decades, African leaders have become increasingly drawn to Chinese financing and investment.
Inside Ruto's high-stakes China visit amid raging global trade war
Kenya· 2025-04-19
