[{"bbox": [80, 144, 1170, 1463], "category": "Table", "text": "<table><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Risks</th><th>Likelihood (High/ Medium/ Low)</th><th>Impact (High/ Medium/ Low)</th><th>Mitigating measures</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>push back on reducing reliance on coal or adoption of trade restrictive measures)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Environmental and social</td><td>Increased pressure on natural resources</td><td>Medium</td><td>Medium</td><td>Programme design aiming for early identification of risks and taking appropriate early risk assessment and mitigation action. Build capacities for environmental and social impact assessment</td></tr><tr><td>Resistance from civil society and affected communities</td><td>High</td><td>Medium</td><td>Make optimal use of existing environmental procedures in South Africa for information disclosure and public involvement. Regular communication and coordination with, and active involvement of, local communities to ensure active participation.</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">External environment</td><td>Changes in technology pathways negatively affect the value proposition of South Africa (e.g. reduced demand projections for green hydrogen derivatives, changes in battery chemistry that reduce reliance on minerals processed in South Africa)</td><td>Medium</td><td>High</td><td>Regular contextual analysis, continuous assessment of the viability of specific business models, structured dialogues with industry leaders, flexibility in the support for policy and capacity building measures</td></tr><tr><td>Changes in industrial policies of key markets and sourcing criteria of dominant downstream market participants</td><td>Medium</td><td>High</td><td>Regular contextual analysis, continuous assessment of the viability of specific business models, structured dialogues with industry leaders, flexibility in the support for policy and capacity building measures</td></tr><tr><td>External Environment</td><td>Inability to identify local DFI with ability to partner EU entrusted entity</td><td>Low</td><td>High</td><td>Ongoing cooperation to ensure full compliance with EU delegation during due diligence</td></tr></tbody></table>"}, {"bbox": [84, 1512, 398, 1543], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.5 The Intervention Logic"}, {"bbox": [84, 1558, 1142, 1644], "category": "Text", "text": "The intervention logic for this action is rooted in a comprehensive 360-degree approach that combines hard infrastructure with soft components. This strategy aims to position South Africa as a global hub for green hydrogen and critical raw material (CRM) value chains by leveraging its mineral wealth and industrial capacity. It will also"}, {"bbox": [1026, 1680, 1142, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 15 of 31"}]