This policy brief reviews the challenges of African urbanization as well as opportunities for sustainable development in the region. It notes that making urban areas green, inclusive, and resilient is part of the agenda for cities to be successful in the short and medium term. To acheive this, the policy brief notes that there must be: i) a clear vision; ii) coordination between city and national policies; iii) planning and integration of policies; and iv) learning from others. The brief concludes that part of the challenge of the coming decade is how to manage urbanization well by capturing long-term benefits without incurring unnecessary long-term costs. Pursuing a sensible green growth strategy is part of the solution.
Low income countries (LICs) require very large investments if they are to move to a trajectory of inclusive green growth. The most important sector for inclusive green growth is energy, both in terms of increasing generation from renewable sources, and improving the efficiency with which energy is used. This paper explores how additional private investment can be attracted into the energy sectors of LICs in both these areas at the scale and in the form needed.
This publication explores the commonalities between the existing and proposed paradigms and approaches to development that ensures well-being and respect for nature, and the concept of green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication. More specifically, the study examines the opinions expressed by Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Venezuela, with regard to the adoption of a green economy as a pathway towards sustainable development.
This report concludes that with the right green investments, Serbia could generate new jobs and significant savings by adopting a green economy approach compared to business-as-usual. This report provides an overview of the country's economic sectors, and focuses on energy and agriculture.