Activity under preparation Enabling the Just Energy Transition through Job Creation and Public Financial Management

About this project

The energy transition in South Africa is poised to have significant social and economic repercussions, given the nation¿s heavy reliance on coal. To mitigate the negative impacts of this transition on coal-dependent communities and associated economic sectors, it is imperative to ensure that the process is gender responsive, equitable and inclusive. Central to this objective is equipping affected individuals with the necessary skills and economic opportunities to not only preserve their livelihoods but to enhance them and enable them to participate in the shift to the production or services of other energy forms, like renewable energy, or the development of CRM value chains. In addition, special attention must be paid to not create, exacerbate or perpetuate gender-related inequalities and segregation and to promote a just transition for all without leaving anyone behind. This approach is particularly critical in a context marked by high unemployment rates and widening inequality.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 13Climate Action

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

South Africa

Sectors

Monetary institutionsSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SME) developmentFinancial policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Main focusClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-63022.

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