A Conceptual Framework for Developing and Transitioning to a Green Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Focus on Nigeria

Abstract

Green Economy (GE) is among the sustainability trends meant to tackle challenges in the present norm. As such, for developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to indulge and transform their economic activities in line with GE standards, there is a need for a workable and pragmatic framework for GE that the stakeholders agree and accept. Hence, this research identified and examined GE-related issues and developed a conceptual framework for a green economy to examine the GE related factors and stages in transitioning to GE in Nigeria. The framework identified and incorporated four stages: the formation, implementation, results and post GE stages by examining the factors at every stage. An exploratory desk study was adopted to analyze the secondary data to examine the linkages in factors that promote/accelerate or hinder/impede GE concepts. The research highlighted the framework’s feasible application and adaptability in Nigeria.