Abstract
Environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) are increasingly being promoted internationally, regionally and nationally as potential solutions to environmental challenges such as climate change and pollution, while building resilience and
creating opportunities for trade, economic growth and jobs. In East Africa, several policies have been adopted regionally and nationally to promote the diffusion of, and trade in, various EST-related goods, such as solar photovoltaic systems, wind turbines and solar water heaters, and services, including installation and maintenance. However, some barriers continue to inhibit trade in ESTs in the region, hampering the distribution and uptake of such technologies.
creating opportunities for trade, economic growth and jobs. In East Africa, several policies have been adopted regionally and nationally to promote the diffusion of, and trade in, various EST-related goods, such as solar photovoltaic systems, wind turbines and solar water heaters, and services, including installation and maintenance. However, some barriers continue to inhibit trade in ESTs in the region, hampering the distribution and uptake of such technologies.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 110 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Bibliographical note
AS UNEP only allow editors to be mentioned in the foreword please refer to the report as follows:Ulrich Elmer Hansen & Ivan Nygaard (ed.) 2019, Trade in Environmentally Sound Technologies in the East African Region. A report of the Environment and Trade Hub of UN Environment and UNEP DTU Partnership.
