Lauren Johnson

Lauren Johnson

research fellow South Africa

Lauren Johnson is a senior research fellow at the South African Institute of International Affairs, where she focuses on global investment trends and their implications for African development. Recently, she has been highlighted for her insights on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its significant investments in Africa, particularly in the context of growing global competition for resources and the need for African nations to leverage foreign capital to align with domestic development strategies.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
273,312
Power
1,613$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 1 7.00 0.46% +0% 59,308,690 273,312 $350,000 1,613$
Totals 1 59,308,690 273,312 $350,000 1,613$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Lauren Johnson emphasized the importance of aligning foreign capital with domestic development strategies in Africa. 7

Mail & Guardian: China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments – The Mail & Guardian