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This is a 4 page paper discussing sustainable development in Africa. The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) reports on the consensus which exists between African governments on the importance of sustainable development for their future. Sustainable development, defined as “a new approach to economic development with emphasis on food security, social development and environmental security” is considered the “key to poverty reduction in the region” (ECA, 2003). There are certain trends which have been occurring in Africa over the past several decades which are considered the most important in regards to sustainable development which have affected the quality of life within the region. Certain areas which have been addressed are: sustainable increases in agricultural productivity; coordinating population growth with the level of food production; monitoring environmental issues; improvements in the use of water; utilizing advances in science and technology in the areas of food security and sustainable development; and addressing population health. While cooperation between African governments, sub-regions, and national and international institutions within the past decade has led to an increased commitment in regards to sustainable development, ongoing civil conflicts within the region also impede the progress of many programs and conservation of resources.
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sustainable development for their future. Sustainable development, defined as "a new approach to economic development with emphasis on food security, social development and environmental security" is considered the "key to
poverty reduction in the region" (ECA, 2003). There are certain trends which have been occurring in Africa over the past several decades which are considered the most important in regards
to sustainable development which have affected the quality of life within the region. Certain areas which have been addressed are: sustainable increases in agricultural productivity; coordinating population growth with the
level of food production; monitoring environmental issues; improvements in the use of water; utilizing advances in science and technology in the areas of food security and sustainable development; and addressing
population health. While cooperation between African governments, sub-regions, and national and international institutions within the past decade has led to an increased commitment in regards to sustainable development, ongoing civil
conflicts within the region also impede the progress of many programs and conservation of resources. One of the major elements of sustainable development
is of course attention to the environmental components which need to be addressed in order to meet plans for improved sustainable development. Since the late 1960s, the continent of Africa
have development a series of solutions for areas of environmental concern but plans for progress are often impeded by severe economic and social problems as well as natural environmental problems.
Many of the environmental components of sustainable development have focused on: land degradation and desertification; protection and sustainable use of forests; management and protection of biodiversity in flora and fauna;
increasing water resources; focus on pollution problems especially in areas where fresh water resources are effected; addressing recurring climatic problems such as drought; and the demographic and population pressures within
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