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Journal of Public Administration (JOPA)

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ISSN : 2
Understanding of the current practices, challenges and opportunities of the green economy in Limpopo Province

Author: C. Nhemachena S. Jonas S. Karuaihe

Affiliation: 1International Water Management Institute Southern Africa Regional Office 2Human Sciences Research Council

Source: Journal of Public Administration, 2023-04-10 19:00:57

Accreditation: Department of Higher Education and Training(DHET)



Abstract: Understanding of the current practices, challenges and opportunities of the green economy in Limpopo Province

The paper investigates the current practices of the green economy, and challenges and opportunities in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The paper is based on a baseline study designed to gather data from key informants in Limpopo provincial, district and local municipalities. Twenty-three key informants in the province were interviewed. Primary data collected from key informants was supplemented by secondary data from document reviews. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse data on the current practices of green economy, and challenges and opportunities in the province. Findings from the study suggest that there is generally significant awareness of the green economy concept across the provincial district and local municipalities in Limpopo Province. However, there are gaps in terms of information gathering, storage and sharing on green economy activities in the district municipalities, provincial and national departments.