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Green Economy Boom: 3.3 Million Jobs Projected for Africa by 2030
Green Economy Boom: 3.3 Million Jobs Projected for Africa by 2030
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A new report by FSD Africa and Shortlist, titled "Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa," highlights the potential for millions of skilled jobs in sectors like... 27.07.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The study focuses on five key countries – the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa – which are expected to account for over 20% of the continent's green job growth.The report emphasizes the importance of human capital in driving green economic growth. It predicts that 60% of the new jobs will be skilled positions, contributing to the growth of the middle class.The renewable energy sector is projected to be the largest job creator, with solar power alone expected to generate 1.7 million jobs. Hydropower, particularly in the DRC and Ethiopia, is also expected to create significant employment.The researchers urge governments, funders, and educational institutions to invest in training a green workforce. "Policymakers and funders and workforce developers need to step up to meet this near-term demand with effective training, apprenticeships, and job/skill matching," said Breloff.While Africa has vast renewable energy resources and a young workforce, the report acknowledges that significant investments are needed to realize its green potential.
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Green Economy Boom: 3.3 Million Jobs Projected for Africa by 2030
16:35 27.07.2024 (Updated: 12:13 29.07.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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A new report by FSD Africa and Shortlist, titled "Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa," highlights the potential for millions of skilled jobs in sectors like renewable energy, e-mobility, construction, and manufacturing.
The study focuses on five key countries – the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and
South Africa – which are expected to account for over 20% of the continent's green job growth.
The report emphasizes the importance of human capital in driving green economic growth. It predicts that 60% of the new jobs will be skilled positions, contributing to the growth of the middle class.
"This is the first public report that takes seriously the notion that human capital and talent are important as an input to green economic growth," said Shortlist CEO Paul Breloff.
The renewable energy sector is projected to be the largest job creator, with solar power alone expected to generate 1.7 million jobs. Hydropower, particularly in the DRC and Ethiopia, is also expected to create significant employment.
The researchers urge governments, funders, and educational institutions to invest in training a green workforce. "
Policymakers and funders and workforce developers need to step up to meet this near-term demand with effective training, apprenticeships, and job/skill matching," said Breloff.
While Africa has vast renewable energy resources and a young workforce, the report acknowledges that significant investments are needed to realize its green potential.
