African policymakers often take a “wish list” approach to their climate-action plans, without thinking about their investment potential or how they contribute to economic transformation. But a new framework can help them identify the most promising opportunities and match them with the right type of capital.
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NAIROBI/CAPE TOWN—Africa’s immense renewable-energy potential and fast-growing population offer the continent a rare opportunity to pursue economic strategies that can deliver resilient and sustainable growth. Climate action is a tremendous development opportunity for Africa, in addition to being an environmental necessity.
