Follow-up on implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development : highlights from the the fourth issue of the sustainable development report on Africa

Abstract

This report, on the follow-up of WSSD outcomes, draws from the fourth issue of the Sustainable Development Report on Africa, produced under the theme “Managing Africa’s Resource Base for Sustainable Growth and Development”. It provides an integrated assessment of progress and achievements made towards sustainable development in the region, using indicators that capture the most pressing issues for Africa and which cover the social, economic, environmental and institutional dimensions of sustainable development. It also analyzes and showcases the contribution of forests, biodiversity, biotechnology, tourism and mountains to sustainable growth and development. This report is submitted to the Seventh Session of CFSSD to provide a synopsis of progress made by African countries towards sustainable development. It is intended to stimulate discussion and elicit comments and additional inputs for finalization of the Sustainable Development Report on Africa, which will serve as a medium for monitoring and assessing sustainable development in Africa.