ECA study underscores progress in sustainable development within Eastern Africa

Abstract

Eastern Africa sub region has taken some concrete steps to integrate the three pillars of sustainable development in the region, in spite of the lingering challenges, concludes a new report being circulated at Rio+20 Conference by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). According to ECA's Information and Communication Service, the study "Progress towards sustainable development in Eastern Africa" applauds the progress made in Eastern Africa in deepening regional integration within Regional Economic Communities such as the East African Community (EAC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The study also cites specific joint actions within the region to ensure environmental sustainability, including the EAC climate change policy and strategy; regional guidelines on environmental impact assessment and protocols on natural resources.