Regional forum on sustainable development set for May in Addis Ababa

Abstract

The 2017 Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD), in preparation for the 2017 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), will be held in Addis Ababa from 16-19 May under the theme; “Ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth and prosperity for all”. In Africa, the SDGs are being implemented concurrently and in an integrated manner with the First 10-year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063, Africa’s 50-year strategic framework for socio-economic transformation which seeks to accelerate the implementation of past and existing continental initiatives for growth and sustainable development. “The Forum provides an opportunity for Africa to examine early results, share and reflect on the implementation experiences of the continent and trigger action towards implementation of the two agendas,” Ms. Denton added. The ARFSD theme is well-alligned with that of the 2017 HLPF that will be held in New York in July under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) under the theme; “Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world”.