Sustainable Development in Africa: Fostering Sustainability in one of the World's Most Promising Continents

This book documents and promotes African experiences on sustainable development, covering formal and non-formal education. It aims to improve understanding of the interrelationships between social, economic, and political factors related to sustainable development at universities and showcase successful examples of African institutions handling sustainability challenges. The book is interdisciplinary and useful for scholars, social movements, practitioners, and governmental agencies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 741 pages
Publication date: 10 July 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book serves as a valuable resource for documenting and promoting African experiences in sustainable development, encompassing both formal and non-formal education. Recognizing the immense importance of sustainable development for Africa, there is a notable scarcity of publications that adequately capture and showcase the unique experiences and challenges faced by African countries. The intricate interrelationships between social, economic, and political factors related to sustainable development, particularly within universities, require further understanding. Moreover, there is a pressing need to highlight successful examples of how African institutions are addressing their sustainability challenges. Against this backdrop, this book has been meticulously crafted. It is a truly interdisciplinary publication, offering valuable insights to scholars, social movements, practitioners, governmental agencies, and private companies engaged in research and project execution focused on sustainability across Africa. As African nations strive to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it becomes crucial to address the diverse information needs across the continent and facilitate the dissemination of experiences and case studies, which can contribute to both ongoing and future efforts. The book's scope is intentionally broad, inviting contributions from a wide range of sustainable development domains, including business and economics, arts and fashion, administration, environment, languages and media studies. By compiling a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, this book aims to foster a deeper understanding of sustainable development challenges and opportunities in Africa, contributing to the global discourse on sustainable development.

Weight: 1139g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030746957
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021