Enabling measures for an inclusive green economy in Africa

Abstract

The transition to an inclusive green economy in Africa could foster economic diversification, employment creation, enhanced access to basic services and reduced inequality and poverty. Such a shift will require an intricate array of enabling measures including: (a) supportive institutions and policies; (b) market and non-market based instruments; (c) inclusive innovation and adoption of green technologies; (d) capacity-building at all levels for managing the transition; (e) adequate funding, and domestic and international investments; and (f) mobilization and meaningful engagement of the private sector. In addition to these supportive measures and others that may be deemed necessary depending on the specific country context, countries that may wish to build an inclusive green economy should take the following into account.