Strategy for a developmental green economy for Gauteng

Late in 2009, the MEC for Economic Development in Gauteng, Hon Firoz Cachalia, approached the GCRO to develop a ‘green economy’ strategy for the province, as part of a broader Gauteng Growth Employment and Development Strategy (GGEDS). Although colloquially referred to as the ‘green jobs’ strategy, this is really about sustainable development.

The strategy is summarised up front, in some 20 pages of key points, economic impact, job creation, and related data. Thereafter, each key initiative is developed in greater detail, and the reader can follow the argument, modelling and outputs in greater detail. The strategy also summarises South Africa’s ‘green’ commitments – the policy framework within which the document has been written – and ends with both some international comparative examples, and alternative funding options available to support the green strategy.