For an integrated approach to the SDGs and Agenda 2063: Africa needs an integrated approach to implement its development agenda. The year 2016 marks a double transition period, from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or Agenda 2030, and at the continental level, from the New Economic Partnership for Africa’s Development … [Read more...] about For an integrated approach to the SDGs and Agenda 2063
agenda
Regional workshop for Africa: Towards productive, sustainable and inclusive agriculture, forestry and fisheries in support to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Regional workshop for Africa: Towards productive, sustainable and inclusive agriculture, forestry and fisheries in support to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Date: 19-21 September, 2016 Venue: Kigali Rwanda Background In September 2015, countries adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This will shape their development programmes in a … [Read more...] about Regional workshop for Africa: Towards productive, sustainable and inclusive agriculture, forestry and fisheries in support to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Angry student protests have put rape back on South Africa’s agenda | The Conversation
A deep-seated and sustained anger against sexual violence is emerging in South Africa. AIDS Healthcare Foundation/FlickrRape is never far from the headlines in South Africa. But while protests about corruption and service delivery are common, sexual violence is not an issue that often brings people to the streets. A university in one of the country’s small towns is changing … [Read more...] about Angry student protests have put rape back on South Africa’s agenda | The Conversation
Budget 2016 suggests that energy isn’t high on South Africa’s agenda | The Conversation
Energy in South Africa did not feature as a major part of the 2016 budget speech – unlike in 2015. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoSouth African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivered on Wednesday what many considered the most-important budget speech of President Jacob Zuma’s administration. In setting out the profile of the country’s economy, Gordhan said: The Treasury currently … [Read more...] about Budget 2016 suggests that energy isn’t high on South Africa’s agenda | The Conversation
