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Africa’s New Climate Economy: Economic Transformation and Social and Environmental Change

Milan Brahmbhatt, Russell Bishop

A faster pace of economic transformation will provide Africa with potential to make progress on three closely linked objectives: achieving robust long-term growth; promoting rapid poverty reduction and social inclusion; and acting to reduce climate risk.

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Milan Brahmbhatt New Climate Economy

Russell Bishop New Climate Economy

Overview

November 2016

“Africa stands at the threshold of a tremendous opportunity: its economies are seeking to shift to higher-productivity sectors which can boost prosperity and drive developmental goals. At the same time, the right kind of economic transformation can also ensure that Africa’s growth is sustainable and resilient in the face of the increasing impacts of climate change.”

-Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Carlos Lopes, Foreword, Africa’s New Climate Economy: Economic Transformation and Social and Environmental Change

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