Building Inclusive Green Economies in Africa
Experience and Lessons Learned 2010-2015
Abstract
This summary highlights the key findings of this work carried out in Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa, as well as progress made by other African countries. The document aims to assist policymakers better understand the diverse benefits of green economy investments (from employment, to poverty reduction to sustainable use and management of natural resources) by sharing good practices and policies of countries which have been actively taking initiative in the global transition to build greener and more inclusive economies.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Executive summary
Green Economy in Africa
Learning from Green Economy assessments
Enabling conditions for a Green Economy transition
Reframing long-term national development planning around Green Economy
Notes
References
Checklist for Green Economy opportunities
Summary of regional Green Economy initiatives and national strategies
Summary of Green Economy country studies
Foreword
Executive summary
Green Economy in Africa
Learning from Green Economy assessments
Enabling conditions for a Green Economy transition
Reframing long-term national development planning around Green Economy
Notes
References
Checklist for Green Economy opportunities
Summary of regional Green Economy initiatives and national strategies
Summary of Green Economy country studies