Sorry we haven't updated the blog in a while, but we've been quite busy WRITING (and going to classes and running half marathons)! I suppose we should have been more keen to keep you all updated with the writing and editing process, but it is quite boring. To recap:
1) We sent profile transcripts to each company we interviewed. Most firms did not bother to write back with any alterations, so we assume they agree with all statements.
2) We decided to focus on five separate paper topics from the information we collected:
- Profile and Mapping: Similar to Professor Sutton's work, we will produce a basic profile and map of Chinese companies working in Kenya. This will include little analysis but rather provide a resource for government and other companies to use. Will be completed by December, 2012.
- GPPN Conference: A short paper and presentation for a student-led conference in Singapore in December, will answer the question: "What role can Asian nations play in the changing global order?"
- Dissertation: Kyla will focus on Chinese government's role in aid to Africa. More details to come as topic is refined. Will be completed by April, 2013.
- Policy Paper: Mollie will focus on the immigration policies of Kenya and provide recommendations for future action. More details to come as topic is refined. Will be completed by April, 2013.
- Peer-Reviewed Academic Paper: A longer (10,000 word) piece synthesizing and analyzing the information we collected. Hope to be completed by July, 2013.
We will be sure to update you with any fun tidbits of information we find or insights we have throughout the writing process. Thanks for the immense support we've received throughout this work!
Mollie and Kyla
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| Me, Kyla, and our trusty taxi driver Joe! |
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