Mobilizing a local green economy – GreenCape in the Western Cape, South Africa

Countries
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Climate Objective
Cross-cutting
Planning and Implementation Activity
Developing and Implementing Policies and Measures
Financing Implementation
Sectors and Themes
Energy
Source
LEDS Global Partnership
Language
English
Case Summary

Through its work across government, business, and academia, GreenCape has contributed to realizing significant private sector investment and employment in green business, technologies, and manufacturing in South Africa’s Western Cape province. This case study illustrates the sector development agency model and the specific approach used by GreenCape, with some key examples of successful initiatives. Further examples can be found in an Appendix with more Green Cape project results.

Further Information

Year Published
2016