Episode Synopsis "Ep 2. About intentions: Reflecting on the impact of the renewable energy industry and economic development investments"

In this episode, we chat with Masechaba Mabilu who expresses how policies and processes in the Renewable Energy (RE) industry can make or break progress in community development. She describes her understanding of sustainability, which draws on her experiences in a wide range of sectors. Masechaba has come to question how community development can create real and material value for people, and she is dedicated to responding to this through her work in social performance.  For further exploring: Practice note on committing to community engagement: https://bit.ly/3oDMmlL

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