Mission report : (a) to attend the organization of African unity 21st labour and social affairs commission meeting (b) to collect data for the prepararion of documents for the AD-hoc Expert group meeting on population,food and enviroment; and other data for use by the SRDC

Abstract

This mission report outlines the activities and findings of Z.W. Kazeze, a Population Affairs Officer from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), during a mission to Pretoria, South Africa, from April 13 to April 22, 1998. The primary objectives were to attend the Organization of African Unity's 21st Labour and Social Affairs Commission Meeting and to collect data for the preparation of documents for the Ad-hoc Expert Group Meeting on Population, Food, and Environment. The report details the agenda of the OAU meeting, including discussions on child protection, child labour, globalization, and the socio-economic development of Africa. Kazeze contributed to discussions on poverty reduction and women's empowerment, which were acknowledged in the meeting's report. The mission also involved consultations with various South African government departments, including the Population Unit, Ministry of Environment, and Department of Agriculture, to gather data on integrating population issues into food security and environmental policies.