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The  concept  of  sustainable  development  can  be  interpreted
                  differently, by different people, in different situations but at its
                  core, the meaning remains the same.

                  “Sustainable  development  is  the  development  that  meets  the
                  needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
                  generations to meet their own needs”.

                  Sustainable Development Goals

                  In 2015, the General Assembly of UN (United Nations) adopted
                  the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17
                  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are based on the
                  principle of “Leaving none behind”, where it emphasises a holistic
                  approach to achieve SDGs.

                  The 17 SDGs were laid to transform the world into a better place
                  to live for everyone. These goals recognise that ending poverty
                  and  other  deprivations  must  go  hand-in-hand  with  strategies
                  that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur
                  economic growth, all while tackling climate change and working
                  to preserve our oceans and forests.




































                                  Goal 1

                                  38%  of  Africa’s  population  live  under  extreme  poverty.  The  first  sustainable
                                  development goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.




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