This synthesis report marks the fourth stage of the learning process. It brings together evidence and lessons from all previous phases and translates them into actionable insights for governments, funders, practitioners, and entrepreneurs. Therefore, we held consultations with a diverse set of stakeholders to identify their knowledge gaps and evidence needs.

We collected, categorised and matched their questions with the findings that were generated in the context of this research partnership (see Annex for the full list of stakeholders and knowledge questions). Their knowledge gaps, questions, and concerns have shaped the structure of this synthesis, ensuring that the insights presented here speak directly to those who can advance the creation of more and better green jobs in Africa.

The partnership enabled a targeted and practice-oriented inquiry into Africa’s green jobs landscape through an analysis of the CFYE portfolio, case studies of pioneering enterprises in agriculture, waste management, manufacturing and constructions, and an examination of how digital technology and social support structures can meaningfully engage youth in the green economy. While the sample of enterprises is necessarily selective, the combination of in-depth case research, stakeholder consultations, and portfolio-level analysis ensured that the findings capture patterns and lessons with relevance beyond individual examples.