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Empowering Namibia’s future: Local content in the oil & gas sector with a focus on youth: By Fanuel Shinedima As Namibia’s oil and gas sector continues to expand, the implementation of robust Local Content Policies (LCPs) becomes increasingly essential. These policies are designed to ensure that the economic benefits of the sector are shared broadly, fostering growth, diversification, and social development. One key demographic that stands

Energy security, International dimension and primary energy management. Economic resilience, public welfare and geopolitical stability are inherently linked to Indonesia's energy security as it forges its transition toward cleaner energy use through a variety of strategic steps.

Empowering Namibia’s future: Local content in the oil & gas sector with a focus on youth:  As Namibia’s oil and gas sector continues to expand, the implementation of robust Local Content Policies (LCPs) becomes increasingly essential. These policies are designed to ensure that the economic benefits of the sector are shared broadly, fostering growth, diversification, and social development. One key demographic that stands to gain significantly from these policies is the […]

Local content in the oil & gas sector with a focus on youth: By Fanuel Shinedima Founder and Executive Chairperson Namibia Youth Energy Forum. As Namibia’s oil and gas sector continues to expand, the implementation of robust Local Content Policies (LCPs) becomes increasingly essential. These policies are designed to ensure that the economic benefits of the sector are shared broadly, fostering growth, diversification, and social development. One key […]

The Importance of Public Policy in Addressing Pressing Issues in Papua New Guinea Public policy is crucial in shaping the direction of our nation, guiding economic development, addressing social issues, ensuring environmental sustainability, and strengthening governance. Here’s why public policy matters and how we can effectively go about policymaking: Importance of Public Policy: Guiding Economic Development: Policies that promote investment, support businesses, and ensure fair competition are essential for stimulating growth, creating jobs, and improving living standards. Addressing Social Issues: Policies aimed at tackling social challenges such as poverty, education, healthcare, and housing are vital for building a more inclusive and equitable society. Ensuring Environmental Sustainability: Policies focused on environmental protection and sustainable practices are critical in addressing climate change and preserving natural resources for future generations. Strengthening Governance: Effective policies enhance transparency, accountability, and good governance, building trust in public institutions and ensuring efficient use of resources for the benefit of all. How to Go About Policy Making: Research and Data Analysis: Comprehensive research and data analysis are fundamental in understanding the issues at hand. Evidence-based policies are more likely to succeed and have a lasting impact. Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with diverse stakeholders, including communities, businesses, and NGOs, ensures that policies are inclusive and consider different perspectives and needs. Clear Objectives and Planning: Setting clear, achievable objectives and developing detailed action plans are crucial steps in the policy-making process. Well-defined goals guide implementation and facilitate monitoring and evaluation. Advocacy and Communication: Effective communication and advocacy are essential in gaining support for policies. Transparent and consistent messaging helps in building consensus and driving change. Monitoring and Evaluation: Regular monitoring and evaluation of policies help in assessing their impact and making necessary adjustments, ensuring that policies remain relevant and effective over time. By following these steps, we can develop and implement policies that address our nation’s most pressing issues and drive sustainable and inclusive growth. But most times in PNG, this is lacking. Let’s work together to create a better future for all Papua New Guineans.

Green finance is essential in developing nations as it fosters sustainable economic growth and tackles environmental issues. It entails the incorporation of environmental factors into financial decision-making, including investments in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green infrastructure. In these areas, where the effects of climate change are frequently more pronounced, green financing can facilitate the reconciliation of economic progress with environmental sustainability. Governments and financial institutions can promote the transition to low-carbon economies by financing eco-friendly initiatives. The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) exemplifies green financing in Ghana, focussing the promotion of sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation to address climate change. The GCIC, established with World Bank support, offers finance, resources, and mentorship to entrepreneurs and enterprises creating environmentally sustainable solutions in sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture. The GCIC facilitates access to financial resources and technical expertise for these firms, which encourages growth of green technologies that enhance environmental sustainability and stimulate economic development. This effort demonstrates how green finance can aid the transition to a low-carbon economy in Ghana, enabling local innovators to tackle climate concerns while creating jobs and enhancing resilience against climate change. The efficacy of green finance in developing nations depends on establishing strong policy frameworks, drawing private investment, and guaranteeing financial inclusion in order to support green projects across all levels.

Some #Goodnews in statistics. We've not have one of these for a while. Our minds need to generalise and distort to make sense of the world so we often only see the headline. 1. New data from #Indonesia – the fourth most populous nation in the planet – showed that three million of its 275m inhabitants have been lifted out of poverty in a decade. The poverty rate in Indonesia is now 9%, an historic low. 2. Meanwhile the "poverty rate" in the #UK is 22%. This is the definition, written with an agenda that: "Households are considered to be below the UK poverty line if their income is below 60% of the median household income after housing costs for that year." This means your grandmother is probably in there somewhere. Crazy but now you know the truth. So which stats do you believe represent reality? The UK has far lower poverty than Indonesia. 3. Meanwhile I read at the weekend that 67.7% of UK adults under 64 having equivalent of A levels or above. I think that's pretty cool #ONS 4. Sticking with the ONS,did you know that #greenhousegas emissions in the UK are down 53% since 1990. https://lnkd.in/eVgHhxXS 5. The total of land and sea protected in the UK has increased by 47% or 13 million hectares, from 27.6 MHa in 2017 to a huge 40.6 MHa in 2023 6. Statistically, our new government is more likely to invest in #levellingup, the #NHS, so called poverty and #education than the #Tories. That was easy to work out. What I'm talking about is the huge opportunity that the #labouurparty has to do good. Please don't waste it like Boris & co did. #labour #conservative #government #positive #thinkingstyle #england #football

https://lnkd.in/gvsJmqhC The state government’s active efforts in restoring Sarawak’s eroded rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) has placed the state firmly on course towards attaining developed status by 2030, said Dato Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak United People’s Party Stakan branch chairman said as part of its MA63 rights, the state has imposed a sales tax on exported oils and gas that has generated additional revenue to further accelerate growth. “In 2021 following the Covid pandemic, Sarawak set a goal to become a developed and high-income state by 2030 through the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS). “Remarkably, we achieved high-income status in 2023, earlier than expected,” he said in a statement issued in conjunction with Sarawak Day. Sim, who is also Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association advisor, said the state is also at the forefront of green energy initiatives, including hydrogen production and hydroelectric dam construction for green electricity, with some surplus available for export. “For businesses in Sarawak, the future is promising. The PCDS aims to double Sarawak’s economic growth by 2030, creating a thriving environment for both traditional and new enterprises,” he said. He also expressed hope that Sarawak would continue to develop and retain its talent, but cautioned that the small population would see the state face a shortage of human capital. In this regard, he suggested that Sarawak may need to consider increasing the influx of foreign workers to meet its goals. “With political stability and a strong state government, I am optimistic that by 2030, Sarawak will be a state where everyone enjoys economic prosperity, social inclusivity, and a sustainable environment,” he said.

Welcome to a new week 🎉 The energy transition presents both significant challenges and opportunities for Nigeria. As the nation navigates a shift from fossil fuel dependency towards cleaner energy sources, it is essential to ensure that this transition is equitable, sustainable, and protective of the rights of citizens. This is especially relevant for workers, both in the sectors being phased out and the sectors being phased in. So far, policy responses, such as the Energy Transition Plan (ETP), have fallen short of workers' expectations in terms of how they include workers' voices and reflect their priorities. To address these concerns, Policy Alert in collaboration with the Coalition for Socio-Ecological Transformation (CoSET) and support from Freidrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) organised a Roundtable on "Integrating Labour Rights in Nigeria's Energy Transition Plan." The Roundtable, held on October 10 and 11, 2024 in Lagos, provided an opportunity for stakeholders to analyse the implications of the energy transition for jobs, communities, and the environment, rethink the role of the labour movement in shaping a just energy transition, and develop strategies for the labour movement in Nigeria to engage effectively in this process. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung NEITI (Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative)Tengi George-Ikoli Natural Resource Governance Institute #JustEnergyTransition #energytransition #energytransitionplan #JustTransition

...........................MIND CHALLENGE............... Sometimes, I ponder a lot, are we (as a nation) working seriously in providing the positive economic lubricant as to minimize cost of doing business for foreign traders and investors, that is to make fruitful of our most convincing business statements at international level like "The next 30 years will be PNG's century." and " PNG will be a go-to country where opportunities will be available." furthermore, "PNG will be an exciting place for investors? I as an individual, I'm afraid, our individual's actions and leader's governing this country fostering negative messages to the broader potential investors to forgo investing in our country whilst existing business houses are reducing domestic investment which might further increase the unemployment and inflation rate in our country. #Those city residents, rural dwellers and political leaders need to be very careful in our actions against upholding rule of law as we also become contributing factor in increasing unemployment rate (less job creation) and allowing increase in level of living expenses - rate of inflation. Remember, our little actions throw waves of loud noise. #TakebackourMind#totakebackPNG.