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The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) is a progressive policy think tank based in South Africa, working to advance economic justice, dismantle inequality, and drive systemic change.

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Policy Brief

Just Energy Transitions, Localising the Energy Transition

The state of local content in South Africa’s renewable energy market

Policy Brief

Just Energy Transitions, Localising the Energy Transition

From localisation to decent work: Building an inclusive renewable energy industry in South Africa

Policy Brief

Localising the Energy Transition

Strengthening policy coherence for Kenya’s just energy transition: Aligning national ambition with county-level implementation

Policy Brief

Localising the Energy Transition

Localising renewable energy value chains: County-level pathways to spur renewable energy assembly and manufacturing in Kenya

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