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Progress report on the implementation of Agenda 21 in Africa
(1998-12)
This paper focuses on the progress report on the implementation of agenda 21 in Africa. African countries are seriously implementing the provisions of Agenda 21 to the best of their respective capabilities.
Management of land-based resources for sustainable development : policy recommendations
(2005-08)
This paper states that the development strategy of most African countries, since independence, has depended mainly upon the exploitation of their natural resources. These include agriculture, minerals, energy, water and ...
Approaches, strategies and challenges for information management and usage in fostering sustainable agricultural growth and rural economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa
(2007-04)
The strategic link between poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and sustainable agricultural growth which heavily depends on effective and efficient agricultural extension delivery was examined. The pivotal role ...
Science and technology and competitiveness of Natural Resources in Africa : an issues paper
(2001-09)
The Conference of African Ministers responsible for Economic and Social Development and Planning adopted Resolution No. 826 (XXXII) in April 1996, through which the Ministers structured new Organs to deal with overall ...
Report by the secretariat to the committee on natural resources development in Africa: issues,challenges and activities of the economic commission for Africa: water resources
(1999-11)
In the water sector, Africa is in an anomalous situation of abundance on one side and acute scarcity on the other. The continent as a whole is well endowed with freshwater resources. However, these resources are unevenly ...
Report of the first meeting of the committee on natural resources and science and technology
(1999-12)
The First Meeting of the Committee on Natural Resources and Science and Technology (CNRSTl) was held from 15 to 18 November 1999 at the Headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in the United ...
Report on the implementation of the recommendations of the second conference of African ministers responsible for the development and utilization of mineral and energy resources: (Energy Sector)
(1999-11)
The Second Regional Conference of African Ministers Responsible for the Development and Utilization of Mineral and Energy Resources in Africa, with the main theme focusing on « Strengthening cooperation among development ...
Report of the Second Meeting of the Committee on natural resources and science and technology
(2001-12)
The Second Meeting of the Committee on Natural Resources and Science and Technology (CNRST-2) was held from 30 October to 1st November 2001, at the Headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) ...
Contribution of the Sahara and Sahel observatory to the first meeting of the committee of development information
(1999-06)
The countries of circum-Sahara Africa adversely affected by desertification, their sub-regional organisations, their Northern partners and the concerned international organisations of the United Nations System have created ...
Progress achieved in the development and diffusion of rural technologies
(1989-08)
The Science and Technology Section of the Natural Resources Division has undertaken some activities through its science and technology programme, in the development and diffusion of rural technologies. Some of these ...