Background paper on people (in reference to Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)

In the light of the growing pressures on marine and coastal environments and ecosystems, the 15th session of African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (ACMEN), held in

This chapter reviews progress in the implementation of those Sustainable Development Goals within the 2030 Agenda that are of particular significance for advancing

Partners included institutions of the United Nations system, including ECA (Community-Led Total Sanitation, African Centre for Statistics, African Trade Policy

For example, building on the experience of the implementation of the African Information Society Initiative and the framework for African innovation, the Economic

Thus with few exceptions such as the direct demand of the construction industry, the economic viability of iron and steel and copper industries in Africa where the domestic market is

● Put in place, without further delay, appropriate resources and effective mechanisms to allow women to enjoy fully all their human rights and fundamental freedoms,

On addressing the vulnerability of girls and women, Botswana enacted the Domestic Violence Act in 2008; Burkina Faso, the Niger and Côte d’Ivoire have adopted laws that seek to

a) Address the specific issues affecting African women highlighted in CEDAW and its Optional Protocol, and the African Women’s Protocol in policy, planning, and