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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
earth and planetary sciences
Developing institutions for the clean development mechanism (CDM): African perspectives
Climate Policy, Volume 5, No. 2, Year 2005
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Description
The clean development mechanism (CDM) requires developing countries to set up designated national authorities (DNAs). The DNA should be designed to both attract investment and to establish an effective regulatory framework for project approval—including assessment to ensure that CDM projects contribute to national sustainable development objectives. Since CDM investment flows to Africa are uncertain, however, countries cannot risk large investments in institutional infrastructure and need to build on existing institutions. This article examines the critical functions that a DNA has to fulfil, and outlines several institutional models. It concludes that models that minimize institutional cost by drawing on existing institutions for environmental impact assessment and promotion of foreign direct investment are likely to be the best starting-point for DNAs in many African countries. © 2005 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Winkler, Harald
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Davidson, Ogunlade
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Mwakasonda, Stanford A.
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Statistics
Citations: 25
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/14693062.2005.9685551
ISSN:
14693062
e-ISSN:
17527457
Research Areas
Genetics And Genomics