Senior Fellow, Green Tech

Responsibilities

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research on trade, investment and green technology transfer in South Africa, including primary data collection, literature reviews, and mapping and analysis of existing policies, regulations, and initiatives.
• Analyze the status, identify sources and quantity, and assess the potential impact of trade, investment and technology transfer on economic growth.
• Investigate international best practices and case studies related to trade, investment and green technology transfer.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, policy makers, industry representatives, research institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and Civil society organizations (CSO).
• Facilitate consultations, workshops, and meetings to gather input and insights from diverse stakeholders, ensuring their perspectives are integrated into the project's findings and recommendations.

Policy Development and Recommendations:

• Identify policy and policy implementation gaps, barriers, and opportunities to trade, investment  and technology transfer in South Africa
• Work closely with stakeholders and policy experts to develop and experiment evidence-based policy recommendations to enhance green technology transfer efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to relevant government agencies in formulating and implementing policies and regulations to enhance technology transfer.

Knowledge Sharing:

• Organize knowledge-sharing events to disseminate project findings, best practices, and policy recommendations to a wider audience.
• Collaborate with relevant institutions to promote the adoption of best practices in technology transfer and Innovation.