Eskom’s plans to cut power to 14 indebted municipalities expose a deepening crisis in South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider.
- Professor of Economics, University of Pretoria
Achieving gender parity could take more than a century. South Africa and Australia show why context matters – and why there’s no single formula for equality.
South Africa’s new climate targets cut emissions only modestly by 2035; a cautious path risks missing green investment, even though deeper cuts are within reach.
Environmental consciousness means people are less likely to cook using firewood.
Mozambique has large gas reserves and a big hydropower generating dam. It exports 90% of this electricity, leaving small businesses facing frequent power cuts and disrupting their work.
The key to a successful energy transition away from coal is good institutional quality supported by anti-corruption procedures and clear rules.
With “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” as its theme, the 2022 summit has global health, digital transformation, and a sustainable energy transition high on the agenda.
Masih banyak masyarakat yang belum memahami apa itu G20, apa tujuannya dan apa gunanya bagi negara-negara di seluruh dunia secara umum, dan bagi Indonesia secara khusus.
Economic and energy policymakers are responsible for increasing both demand for and supply of electricity. There must be a surplus of energy which will encourage economic growth.
Good governance should be seen as the first and main tool for achieving climate change mitigation as policymakers pursue sustainable solutions for the environmental crisis.
South Africa must benchmark its education policies against high-income countries, if it wants to become one, and not measure its performance against its peers.
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Women have a crucial role to play in development initiatives.
As the share of renewable energies in the energy mix rises, policymakers must understand how renewable energies can influence electricity prices.
Economic models suggest that South Africa’s GDP would fall, inequality would deepen and unemployment would rise if university graduates don’t enter the labour market in 2017.
South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan left energy analysts disappointed by not discussing the topic in much detail.
Shifting South Africa’s economy from energy intensive sectors to those with lower energy consumption will take more time, and even more funding. But the impact will be more permanent and sustainable.
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