The role of ecological governance on the success and sustainability of solar energy initiatives
- Authors: Netshiozwi, Edzisani Ellen
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Energy development , Solar energy industries , Sustainable development , Renewable energy sources , Solar energy - Economic aspects - South Africa - Limpopo
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/410974 , uj:34515
- Description: Abstract: Climate change phenomenon has in recent years made countries to rise together with concerted efforts to deal with its impact on the ecosystem, economy, public health and the socio-economic conditions. The energy sector in South Africa, much as globally, is the highest contributor to climate change because of its high emission levels of Green House Gasses (GHGs) that are mostly contributed by the electricity supply industry. Thus, the majority of climate change causes in South Africa are anthropogenic. Anthropogenic causes of climate change can only be addressed if there are proper strategies to internalise negative externalities of the current growth and development trajectory. In South Africa, where energy generation is dominated by coal burning, it became evident that this problem must be addressed, not as an option but a priority. The country embarked on a number of initiatives which among others include solar energy programmes... , D.Phil. (Development Studies)
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- Authors: Netshiozwi, Edzisani Ellen
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Energy development , Solar energy industries , Sustainable development , Renewable energy sources , Solar energy - Economic aspects - South Africa - Limpopo
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/410974 , uj:34515
- Description: Abstract: Climate change phenomenon has in recent years made countries to rise together with concerted efforts to deal with its impact on the ecosystem, economy, public health and the socio-economic conditions. The energy sector in South Africa, much as globally, is the highest contributor to climate change because of its high emission levels of Green House Gasses (GHGs) that are mostly contributed by the electricity supply industry. Thus, the majority of climate change causes in South Africa are anthropogenic. Anthropogenic causes of climate change can only be addressed if there are proper strategies to internalise negative externalities of the current growth and development trajectory. In South Africa, where energy generation is dominated by coal burning, it became evident that this problem must be addressed, not as an option but a priority. The country embarked on a number of initiatives which among others include solar energy programmes... , D.Phil. (Development Studies)
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Empirical evaluation of china imports on employment in the South African textile industry
- Netshiozwi, Edzisani Ellen, Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents
- Authors: Netshiozwi, Edzisani Ellen , Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Textile industries , Imports , Exports , Trade agreement , China - Economic relations - South Africa , South Africa - Economic relations - China
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5544 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14126
- Description: This paper is set to generate some empirical perspective on the impact of Chinese imports on employment levels in the South African textile industry. Using regression analysis as a method of inquiry, this paper critically assess the relationship that exist between textile imports and employment levels as well as between exchange rates and employment levels. South Africa’s imports data, employment data and exchange rate (South African Rand per Chinese Yuan) for the period 1993 to 2011 is used to analyse the relationship between high level of imports from China and employment levels in the industry. Initial findings reveal that an increase in the value of textile imports from China will cause a decline in employment levels in the South African textile industry.
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- Authors: Netshiozwi, Edzisani Ellen , Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Textile industries , Imports , Exports , Trade agreement , China - Economic relations - South Africa , South Africa - Economic relations - China
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5544 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14126
- Description: This paper is set to generate some empirical perspective on the impact of Chinese imports on employment levels in the South African textile industry. Using regression analysis as a method of inquiry, this paper critically assess the relationship that exist between textile imports and employment levels as well as between exchange rates and employment levels. South Africa’s imports data, employment data and exchange rate (South African Rand per Chinese Yuan) for the period 1993 to 2011 is used to analyse the relationship between high level of imports from China and employment levels in the industry. Initial findings reveal that an increase in the value of textile imports from China will cause a decline in employment levels in the South African textile industry.
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