A small nation’s surprising solution to unemployment | James Mnyupe

In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces James Mnyupe, who discusses Namibia's innovative approach to building a green industrialization hub despite facing challenges like inequality, unemployment, and droughts. Mnyupe explains how Namibia leverages its abundant renewable energy resources, such as solar irradiance and wind, to produce green products like direct reduced iron ore and green ammonia. These initiatives aim to create jobs, attract foreign direct investment, and decarbonize transport routes. Mnyupe highlights international collaborations and funding opportunities, including a significant grant from the Climate Investment Funds, to further develop sustainable industrial clusters and promote African pride and socio-economic emancipation through the African Sustainable Industrialization Institute.