Sustainable Development Goals Analysis

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Critically discuss the goal of sustainable development in Africa.
In 2015 world leaders unanimously adopted the sustainable development goals (SDGs) during the 70th UN General Assembly. The adoption of these goals showed a common global intention to change to economic, social and environmental progress in the next 15 years, this is aimed at challenging social factors such as hunger, malnutrition, poverty, unemployment, disease, climate change, low agricultural productivity, degraded ecosystems and social inequity, among the notable challenges particularly facing Africa.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a universal plea to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people in the world enjoy peace and prosperity.
The Sustainable development goals is the replaces the Millennium Development Goals.
The 17 SDG’s are as follow;
1. “End poverty in all its forms everywhere
2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
3. Ensure healthy lives …show more content…

Private international investments in agriculture are needed and can play an important role in boosting food securities since Africa’s economy depends largely on agricultural sector. However, in order to increase the progressive impact of these investments governments need to create policies and legislation that can create a more favourable climate for inclusive and sustainable investments taking into account the corruption within our governments. The implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals will require huge financial and technical resources and human skills. In this regard, the African Development Bank continues to support its Regional Member Countries through effective financial and technical

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