Green Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana, Namibia and Nigeria

In order to achieve long-term sustainable growth, countries in Sub-Saharan Africa need to adapt their economies and growth models taking 'Green Growth' or 'Green Economy' concepts into account. Only in a scenario, where economic growth and the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources are equally taken into consideration, poverty can be reduced in a sustainable way. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ supports partner countries in the transition towards a Green Economy, helping them to use upcoming opportunities, manage political risks throughout the transformation process, and tap into new markets and products based on a green economy.