Systems Analysis Approach for Complex Global Challenges by Priscilla Mensah David Katerere Sepo Hachigonta & Andreas Roodt

Author:Priscilla Mensah, David Katerere, Sepo Hachigonta & Andreas Roodt
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

8.7 Conclusion

This chapter presented studies that show that a more participatory approach to the policy-making process is key to integrating renewable energy into South Africa’s energy planning and aligning renewable energy policy with its broader climate and development policies (Masullo and Brown 2014). The opportunity for South Africa to advance the transformation of its energy system must include mechanisms that strengthen public participation and the development of environmental leadership. To enable genuine participation of previously disadvantaged communities (in particular black Africans, Coloureds, and Indians), the government should put in place mechanisms that address and monitor the supply of the IPPs value chain and community engagement processes. This approach, supported by social acceptance literature, makes the argument for participatory governance that includes the public in decision-making in order to raise awareness of the benefits of renewable energy technologies, maximise acceptance and improve the likelihood of success of such projects (Devine-Wright 2008; Evans et al. 2011; Strazzera et al. 2012; Cohen et al. 2014). Arnstein’s ladder of participation was used to deepen understanding of public participation in energy infrastructure projects and highlight the critical role of environmental leadership in the governance of large scale renewable energy infrastructure projects. Developing countries such as South Africa would find it wise to invest in improving the mechanisms for public participation in social innovation programmes.

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