2022 report on sustainable development in West Africa: Progress towards implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063

Abstract

The 2022 report on sustainable development in West Africa assesses progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063. It highlights the impact of crises such as COVID-19, geopolitical tensions, and security issues on the region's development. Key findings include encouraging progress in reducing extreme poverty, access to drinking water, energy, and domestic resource mobilization. However, significant challenges remain in areas such as hunger prevention, health services, industrialization, sanitation, and governance. The report emphasizes the need for targeted reforms and policies to address these challenges and accelerate progress towards sustainable development goals.