GOVERNANCE
THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND SUSTAINABILIT Y By Fiona Wakelin
“ Government is key in driving and creating demand for the green economy in order to create opportunities and sustainable jobs.” - Gerhard Fourie, dti
South Africa’s green economy initiatives are built on the National Development Plan (Vision 2030), the National Strategy for Sustainable Development and Action Plan and the New Growth Path. The sustainable development vision is intrinsically linked to the green economy which has two interlinked developmental outcomes: • The growth of economic activity, which leads to investment, jobs and competitiveness • A shift in the economy as a whole towards cleaner industries and sectors
