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<title>APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute &#45; Category Title: Just Green Technology Transition</title>
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<description>APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute &#45; Category Title: Just Green Technology Transition</description>
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<dc:rights>© APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute gGmbH. 2026</dc:rights>

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<title>After Belém: securing a just technology transition pathway for Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/after-belem-securing-a-just-technology-transition-pathway-for-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/after-belem-securing-a-just-technology-transition-pathway-for-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following COP30 in Belém, Africa has a narrow window to deliver on technology justice, but only if it can secure predictable finance and steer the Belém Technology Implementation Programme toward co‑development rather than more promises. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Serwah Prempeh</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>COP30, Just Transition, Technology Implementation Programme, Belém Technology Implementation Programme, Green Technology, UNFCCC COP, UNFCCC Technology Transfer</media:keywords>
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<title>The Year of Modest Regulatory Clarity, but Every Little Helps</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/the-year-of-modest-regulatory-clarity-but-every-little-helps</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/the-year-of-modest-regulatory-clarity-but-every-little-helps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 2025 highlighted Africa’s uneven green tech transition as global trade rules tightened and finance gaps widened, underscoring the need to strengthen institutions and expand climate‑tech finance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Serwah Prempeh</dc:creator>
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<title>Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies and Youth Employment in Ghana</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/climate-smart-agriculture-technologies-and-youth-employment-in-ghana</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies hold the potential to address both high youth unemployment and climate change in Ghana, but adoption hinges on overcoming various policy barriers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:15:36 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bismark Owusu Nortey</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gemini said Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Ghana Youth Employment, Green Technology Innovation, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Agri-Tech Policy Framework, Sustainable Development Goals</media:keywords>
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<title>The policy and regulatory landscape of green technology transfer in South Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/the-policy-and-regulatory-landscape-of-green-technology-transfer-in-south-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/the-policy-and-regulatory-landscape-of-green-technology-transfer-in-south-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Policy is fragmented: successful green technology transfer requires harmonising conflicting localisation rules with urgent climate goals to unlock private capital and build local capacity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Taku Fundira</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>greentech, techtransfer, southafrica</media:keywords>
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<title>Sustainable Progress: The AfCFTA and Green Job Opportunities in Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/sustainable-progress-the-afcfta-and-green-job-opportunities-in-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/sustainable-progress-the-afcfta-and-green-job-opportunities-in-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Youth unemployment in Africa can be mitigated by promoting green tech, Indigenous knowledge, and digital integration initiatives, using the AfCFTA as a context-sensitive amplifier. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:45:49 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Teniola T. Tayo</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AfCFTA, greenjobs, greentechnology, youthemployment</media:keywords>
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<title>Youth inclusion in green technology in Africa: A policy landscape analysis of Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/youth-inclusion-in-green-technology-in-africa-a-policy-landscape-analysis-of-nigeria-kenya-and-ghana</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/youth-inclusion-in-green-technology-in-africa-a-policy-landscape-analysis-of-nigeria-kenya-and-ghana</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Active youth engagement and access to green technology are crucial for African economies to achieve net-zero targets. However, current policy and investment gaps are hindering youth involvement in this area. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:01:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Serwah Prempeh</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>greentechnology youthemployment nigeria kenya ghana</media:keywords>
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<title>Ideas to Jobs: Harnessing Intellectual Property Rights to Scale Local SME Innovation</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/ideas-to-jobs-harnessing-intellectual-property-rights-to-scale-local-sme-innovation</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/ideas-to-jobs-harnessing-intellectual-property-rights-to-scale-local-sme-innovation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By strengthening intellectual property rights, African economies can drive sustainable greentech innovation, create jobs and position themselves as leaders in the green economy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:58:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Blaise Bayuo</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>intellectualproperty, greentech, techtransfer, localinnovation, jobcreation</media:keywords>
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<title>The China&#45;US trade war and Trump&amp;apos;s critical mineral diplomacy: an opportunity for green technology transition in Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/the-china-us-trade-war-and-trumps-critical-mineral-diplomacy-an-opportunity-for-green-technology-transition-in-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/the-china-us-trade-war-and-trumps-critical-mineral-diplomacy-an-opportunity-for-green-technology-transition-in-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Africa’s critical mineral edge offers strategic leverage to accelerate the continent’s green industrialisation, provided it is anchored in coherent policy, infrastructure reform and just transition safeguards. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Marvellous Ngundu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Africa, China, USA, Trump, criticalminerals, Greentech, justtransition</media:keywords>
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<title>Youth Technoentrepreneurship Series</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/youth-technoentrepreneurship-series</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This series, produced in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, focuses on young African entrepreneurs promoting economic growth through green tech innovation in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. It showcases these founders&#039; journeys, highlighting their contributions, successes, and challenges while identifying the support needed to expand their innovative ventures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:17:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Manar Ashraf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>youth stories, apri, mastercard fdn, entrepreneur, nigeria, startup success</media:keywords>
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<title>Establishing connections between e&#45;mobility innovation and Indigenous knowledge: Insights from Kenya</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/establishing-connections-between-e-mobility-innovation-and-indigenous-knowledge-insights-from-kenya</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/establishing-connections-between-e-mobility-innovation-and-indigenous-knowledge-insights-from-kenya</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge into E-mobility technology development not only enables climate change mitigation, but also leverages the untapped potential of Kenya&#039;s youth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:44:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Geoffrey Gitau</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indigenous Knowledge, E-mobility, youth employment, techstartups, Kenya</media:keywords>
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<title>Indigenous Knowledge and CSA tech: Opportunities for Startups and Youth Employment in Ghana</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/indigenous-knowledge-and-csa-tech-opportunities-for-startups-and-youth-employment-in-ghana</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/indigenous-knowledge-and-csa-tech-opportunities-for-startups-and-youth-employment-in-ghana</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Climate-Smart Agricultural technology (CSA tech) is essential for managing climate change risks and addressing youth unemployment in Ghana’s agricultural sector. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:01:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Antwi-Agyei</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indigenous Knowledge, CSA tech, youth employment, techstartups, Ghana, Agritech</media:keywords>
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<title>Harnessing e&#45;waste for sustainable solar solutions in Africa: the startup journey of Dozie Igweilo and QuadLoop</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/harnessing-e-waste-for-sustainable-solar-solutions-in-africa-the-startup-journey-of-dozie-igweilo-and-quadloop</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/harnessing-e-waste-for-sustainable-solar-solutions-in-africa-the-startup-journey-of-dozie-igweilo-and-quadloop</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Discover how Dozie Igweilo&#039;s QuadLoop is pioneering sustainable solar solutions in Africa, repurposing e-waste into essential energy products and fostering local job creation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:23:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Manar Ashraf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>youth stories, apri, mastercard fdn, entrepreneur, africa, youth, stories, startup success</media:keywords>
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<title>Osomobegbe Eugene’s startup journey: revolutionising post&#45;harvest agriculture in Nigeria</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/osomobegbe-eugenes-startup-journey-revolutionising-post-harvest-agriculture-in-nigeria</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/osomobegbe-eugenes-startup-journey-revolutionising-post-harvest-agriculture-in-nigeria</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Osomobegbe Eugene, founder of OGV, is revolutionizing Nigerian agriculture by providing solar drying solutions to smallholder farmers, significantly reducing post-harvest losses and empowering youth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:20:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Manar Ashraf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>youth stories, apri, mastercard fdn, entrepreneur, africa, youth, stories, startup success</media:keywords>
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<title>Richard’s startup journey to transforming electric mobility in Kenya</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/richards-startup-journey-to-transforming-electric-mobility-in-kenya</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/richards-startup-journey-to-transforming-electric-mobility-in-kenya</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Infrastructure is paramount,&quot; says Richard Mulili, a Kenyan entrepreneur driving electric mobility across Africa through Evocharge Africa, which builds accessible charging solutions and empowers youth in the evolving tech space. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:17:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Manar Ashraf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>youth stories, apri, mastercard fdn, youth, stories, kenya, electric, mobility, entrepreneur, startup, evocharge, africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Desmond’s startup success story: pioneering agricultural innovation for Africa’s sustainable future</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/desmonds-startup-success-story-pioneering-agricultural-innovation-for-africas-sustainable-future</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/desmonds-startup-success-story-pioneering-agricultural-innovation-for-africas-sustainable-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;The birth of Complete Farmer: a foundation for innovation,&quot; says Desmond, a Ghanaian entrepreneur with a background in mechanical engineering, who founded Complete Farmer to revolutionise Africa&#039;s agricultural value chain by connecting smallholder farmers to global markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:17:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Manar Ashraf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>youth stories, apri, mastercard fdn, entrepreneur, agriculture, africa, youth, stories, startup success</media:keywords>
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<title>Chiemela&amp;apos;s Journey: From Vision to Impact with Solaris</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/chiemelas-journey-from-vision-to-impact-with-solaris</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/chiemelas-journey-from-vision-to-impact-with-solaris</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Resilience is key,&quot; says Chiemela, a 27-year-old Nigerian entrepreneur tackling the country’s renewable energy crisis through her company Solaris, which provides clean energy solutions to underserved communities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:17:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Manar Ashraf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>youth stories, apri, mastercard fdn, entrepreneur, renewable energy, nigeria, youth, stories, startup success</media:keywords>
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<title>Transforming Agri&#45;Tech in Ghana: Kwame&amp;apos;s journey to greening African palms</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/transforming-agri-tech-in-ghana-kwames-journey-to-greening-african-palms</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/transforming-agri-tech-in-ghana-kwames-journey-to-greening-african-palms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ghanaian engineering graduate Kwame is seeking to reform the African oil palm industry by introducing innovative Agri-Tech advancements. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:17:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Manar Ashraf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>youth stories, apri, mastercard fdn, entrepreneur, agritech, ghana ev, youth, stories, startup success</media:keywords>
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<title>Pioneering the future of E&#45;Mobility with Kiri EV</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/pioneering-the-future-of-e-mobility-with-kiri-ev</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/pioneering-the-future-of-e-mobility-with-kiri-ev</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ambidexterity is key, says Chris, a young Kenyan entrepreneur on the quest to revolutionising East Africa’s transportation landscape with more sustainable solutions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:17:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Manar Ashraf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>youth stories, apri, mastercard fdn, entrepreneur, emobility, kiri, ev, youth, stories, startup success</media:keywords>
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<title>Igniting change: Chibunna&amp;apos;s journey to a renewable energy revolution</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/igniting-change-chibunnas-journey-to-a-renewable-energy-revolution</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/igniting-change-chibunnas-journey-to-a-renewable-energy-revolution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chibunna, an ambitious young entrepreneur, discusses overcoming policy and regulatory challenges on the road to startup success is Nigeria’s dynamic solar energy sector. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:17:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Manar Ashraf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>youth stories, apri, mastercard fdn, entrepreneur, nigeria, startup success</media:keywords>
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<title>Green technology and youth employment potential in Africa: a continental scoping report</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/green-technology-and-youth-employment-potential-in-africa-a-continental-scoping-report</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This scoping report investigates some of the trends in green technology policies and programmes on the continent. It also points to several opportunities for improved policy coherence and programmatic focus to drive youth employment and entrepreneurship. The findings also identify gaps and opportunities for better-aligned and more impactful programmes in green technology, such that they benefit youth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>APRI</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>green technology, africa climate, green africa, youth employment, report in africa, green, policies</media:keywords>
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<title>Green Technology for Green Growth: Barriers and Drivers</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/projects/green-technology/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This project generated evidence and raised awareness of policy options African economies could use to harness indigenous green technologies for youth employment, especially for women, while addressing persistent growth challenges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>APRI</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>green, technology, africa, climate</media:keywords>
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