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Short-term, Private Sector-Led Employment Strategy for Mpumalanga Report (PCC)

Institution / Author:
Adonis, K; Jackson,P; Short, R; Tlhalefang Moeletsi, T; Green,E; Mabaso, B; & Pan,S.
Year:
2024
Sectoral focus:
Wood Industry, Hemp, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Biofuels
Thematic focus:
Economic diversification, Employment, Green economy interventions
Type of analysis:
Economic analysis, Primary research / data, Stakeholder engagement
Type of document:
Technical Report
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Short-term, Private Sector-Led Employment Strategy for Mpumalanga Report (PCC)

In August 2024, the PCC launched the Short-term, Private Sector-Led Employment Strategy for Mpumalanga Report, a pivotal roadmap to unlock economic opportunities and create jobs in the Mpumalanga province by 2030. This targeted strategy focuses on leveraging existing industries and exploring emerging sectors to catalyse job creation.

This report is an essential resource for anyone invested in driving short-term, private sector-led job creation in Mpumalanga, particularly as the new academic year begins and young people face career-defining decisions.

Key Findings/Recommendations:

Developed through extensive consultations with local businesses, industry experts, government officials, and community leaders, the report identifies and prioritizes four high-impact sectors:

  • Citrus Cultivation: Expanding cultivation and processing to maximise Mpumalanga’s agricultural strengths and global export potential.
  • Wood Processing: Developing value-added products from Mpumalanga’s forestry resources to drive local economic growth.
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Establishing production facilities to meet the rising demand for clean energy using local biomass resources.
  • Hemp Cultivation: Diversifying agriculture with hemp for industrial applications, including textiles, biofuels, and bioplastics.

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