Der europäische Green Deal und der afrikanische Privatsektor (EN)

This research paper by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) analyzes the strategic intersection between the European Green Deal (EGD) and the African private sector. It explores how the EU's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 creates opportunities for African companies in green hydrogen, critical minerals, and sustainable technology, while warning of potential 'lock-in' effects where Africa remains a mere resource supplier.

• The European Green Deal (EGD) is a comprehensive framework aiming for the European Union to reach net zero emissions by 2050, which significantly impacts its partner countries, particularly the African private sector.
• Africa is strategically vital for the EU's energy security and the EGD's success, specifically regarding the supply of green hydrogen and critical minerals needed for renewable energy and electric mobility.
• Green hydrogen is a primary area for collaboration; the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance was launched in May 2022 by Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Egypt, Morocco, and Mauritania to position the continent as a leader in the sector.
• The EU's need for critical raw materials for the 'green' revolution—including lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements—creates 'nearshoring' opportunities for African private sectors, particularly in North and East Africa.
• African companies can access EGD-related funding through several EU mechanisms, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Horizon Europe (with a 95.5 billion Euro budget), and the Global Gateway Africa – Europe Investment Package (150 billion Euros).
• There are three primary modalities for the African private sector to access the EGD: direct access to funds, cooperation with European partners, or establishing a subsidiary company within the EU.
• The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) may act as a trade barrier or increase import regulations for African exports, particularly agricultural products, unless African companies implement in-house sustainability standards.
• A significant risk exists that the EGD could reinforce 'unequal partnerships' and 'lock-in effects,' where African countries continue to serve primarily as resource suppliers for the EU rather than developing their own industrial capacities.
• The document recommends that African governments proactively engage European counterparts to identify EGD opportunities and that the EU foster joint ventures in agriculture, manufacturing, and green hydrogen.

APA

Demissie, A., Abimbola, O., & Chirikure, N. (2023). Der europäische Green Deal und der afrikanische Privatsektor (EN). Africa Policy Research Institute. https://afripoli.org/de/europaeischer-green-deal-afrikanischer-privatsektor-en

Chicago

Demissie, Alexander, Olumide Abimbola, and Nora Chirikure. Der europäische Green Deal und der afrikanische Privatsektor (EN). Africa Policy Research Institute, 2023. https://afripoli.org/de/europaeischer-green-deal-afrikanischer-privatsektor-en.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{demissie2023der, author = {Demissie, Alexander and Abimbola, Olumide and Chirikure, Nora}, title = {{Der europäische Green Deal und der afrikanische Privatsektor (EN)}}, institution = {Africa Policy Research Institute}, year = {2023}, month = feb, url = {https://afripoli.org/de/europaeischer-green-deal-afrikanischer-privatsektor-en}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }