Investing in renewable energies for Southern Africa’s sustainable development

This chapter examines the development of sustainable investments with a focus on renewable energy sector in Southern Africa (Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe). The first section shows that multiple global crises have exacerbated investment needs, while region’s sources finance offer untapped potential to spur growth. second explores how can generate social, economic environmental gains. It identifies major constraints hampering are needed achieve security just transition. third proposes policy priorities catalyse Africa’s sector.