Strategic Framework for India to Enhance its Economic Security in Africa

India’s economic engagement with Africa has grown significantly in recent decades, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s economic development. This study explores India’s strategies for enhancing its economic security in Africa, focusing on trade diplomacy, bilateral agreements, technological collaboration, and investment initiatives. By employing a mixed-methods approach, including document analysis and quantitative data, the study examines India’s evolving trade relations, opportunities, and challenges in the African market. The findings reveal that strategic trade alliances, regional integration, and technological collaboration are critical for India to strengthen its economic foothold in Africa. The study underscores the importance of sustainable development practices, risk mitigation strategies, and enhanced diplomatic efforts to optimize India’s economic presence. This paper provides policy recommendations to improve India’s economic security and maximize its strategic engagement with Africa.

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National Security Journal of National Defence University-Kenya
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2025-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.64403/ft7y5c57
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International Development and Aid
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Strategic Framework for India to Enhance its Economic Security in Africa

Peterlinus Ouma Odote Odote, Sachin Mehta Mehta
National Security Journal of National Defence University-Kenya
International Development and Aid
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Strategic Framework for India to Enhance its Economic Security in Africa

Peterlinus Ouma Odote Odote, Sachin Mehta Mehta
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Abstract

India’s economic engagement with Africa has grown significantly in recent decades, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s economic development. This study explores India’s strategies for enhancing its economic security in Africa, focusing on trade diplomacy, bilateral agreements, technological collaboration, and investment initiatives. By employing a mixed-methods approach, including document analysis and quantitative data, the study examines India’s evolving trade relations, opportunities, and challenges in the African market. The findings reveal that strategic trade alliances, regional integration, and technological collaboration are critical for India to strengthen its economic foothold in Africa. The study underscores the importance of sustainable development practices, risk mitigation strategies, and enhanced diplomatic efforts to optimize India’s economic presence. This paper provides policy recommendations to improve India’s economic security and maximize its strategic engagement with Africa.

National Security Journal of National Defence University-KenyaVol. 2(2)
Indian Army (IN), National Defence College Kenya (KE)
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International Development and Aid
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