TIPS Podcast
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TIPS Podcast
Youth, Jobs, and Just Transition: What the Green Economy Could Mean for South Africa
In this episode of the TIPS Podcast Series, we explore the role of young people in South Africa’s just transition and what the green economy could offer in terms of jobs, skills, and long-term opportunity.
Host Lesego Moshikaro-Amani speaks with Dr. Sinazo Ntsonge, a sustainable development economist at TIPS and former consultant to the Presidency, about how the country can meaningfully include youth in the shift toward a more sustainable and inclusive economy.
Together, they unpack:
The reforms needed in education and training systems
How to make green jobs viable, aspirational careers
The evolving role of TVET colleges in a greener skills landscape
The importance of advocacy, partnerships, and funding
Why youth must be seen as co-creators, not just recipients, of the transition
Whether you’re a policymaker, educator, or youth advocate, this episode offers fresh insight into building a future that puts young people at the center of economic transformation.
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