Transparency and fair-trade practices are key for a just energy transition in Africa – ECA boss
Trust is crucial for a successful transition, and there is a need for communication and collaboration among stakeholders,” he said. In his presentation on the Regional context of the UN's work in the extractive industries sector, John Sloan Economic Affairs Officer, ECA emphasized the potential of mineral based development for economic transformation in Africa, highlighting the region’s vast mineral endowments and the need for value addition and job creation in mining industry. He called upon the private sector, governments, and civil societies to revisit incentives for job creation in sectors like manufacturing and the need to address the need for...
