Solar panels are seen near the cooling towers of a retired coal-fired Komati Power Station, operated by Eskom, near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, May 9, 2024
© picture alliance / REUTERS | Siphiwe Sibeko
doi:10.18449/2024MTA-PB30
For Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) to be truly “just” they must prioritize social equity and inclusivity. This policy brief analyses a South African case study to identify challenges and opportunities for an equitable energy transition.
Solar panels are seen near the cooling towers of a retired coal-fired Komati Power Station, operated by Eskom, near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, May 9, 2024
© picture alliance / REUTERS | Siphiwe Sibeko
The G7's Just Energy Transition Partnership agreements with Senegal and South Africa aim to help these economies to become less carbon-intensive while creating new opportunities for cooperation, at a time when the rise of China and growing multipolarity are complicating Africa's external relations.
doi:10.18449/2024MTA-WP09
In our interview, Ambassador Sall discusses public opinion, migration, energy and the future of German-African cooperation. He highlights the positive steps taken by the German government, but urges Berlin to strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit.
David Luke argues that the current trade policy framework between Africa and its partners is failing to deliver economic dynamism and growth. It is time for a major rethink of trade policy towards Africa.
