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Vincent Obisie-Orlu
Vincent Obisie-Orlu is a researcher in the natural resource governance programme at Good Governance Africa.
The Paris Agreement is a delusion
A decade later, the implementation of the agreement is struggling to take hold, and disputes over fairness block real progress
Put Africa’s natural resources in balance sheet
Economic and social costs and values are still excluded from the system of national accounts
Bridging gaps in the Integrated Resource Plan
The disconnect between various renewable energy plans and different departments raises concerns for the success of IRP 2023
Anticipating COP28 and its implications
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Boost private investment for renewables
Increasing global and national pressures for decarbonisation put added focus on Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s plans
Balancing ambition and implementation in SAs energy policy
Policy has laid the groundwork but our future depends on practical challenges being overcome
Rethinking debt relief: Zambia and beyond
We need to change debt relief mechanisms as a growing number of developing countries risk defaulting
The energy budget: Is this the jolt of power we need?
The bailout of Eskom could help solve the energy crisis but there must also be incentives for independent power producers and the municipalities must be roped in
Strategies to future-proof Zambia’s mining industry
A stable and resilient minerals royalty tax is crucial for the country to take advantage of the growing global demand for copper
COP27: Why it is in Africa’s best long-run interests to abandon fossil fuels
But many of the continent’s leaders at COP27 will push for making full use of their oil and gas reserves
Making green investing possible
Focusing on environmental, social and governance factors can only have a lasting positive effect if sustainable development goals are brought in
African countries must put their houses in order to attract mining investment
The African Mining Indaba will look at ways to boost investor confidence through a stable regulatory environment and mining policies aligned with environmental, social and…
The business case for environment, social and governance criteria
ESG performance presents an opportunity for involving communities in the decision-making process and reducing costs that might emerge down the line from litigation and fines