Growing African economies in the age of climate change

Dr. Kgosientso ‘Sputla’ Ramokgopa

Climate change is the most enduring issue of our time. Its ramifications will redraw the global political map, and impact the global economy, whose growth is set to continue to be concentrated in the Global South, with a likely focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. How are we going to reduce emissions without undermining the prospects of economic growth where the need is most acutely felt? In this pivotal talk, Sputla Ramokgopa presents a cross-section of ideas from the South African government.

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Dr. Kgosientso ‘Sputla’ Ramokgopa serves as head of the South African president’s investment infrastructure office. Prior to this, he was MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Environment in the government of the Gauteng Province. And before this, he was Mayor of the City of Tshwane. Kgosientsho holds a PhD from the University of Pretoria, a Masters of Public Administration from the same institution, and a Masters of Business Leadership from the University of South Africa. He completed his BSc in Civil Engineering at the University of Durban Westville in 1998.