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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development
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Africa Review Report on Sustainable Consumption and Production - Summary [English]

Publication Year: 2009 Publisher: UNECA

Background

This summary report on sustainable consumption and production (SCP) draws from the main SCP report prepared the secretariat of the African Round table on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP), with the guidance from UNEP and ECA. The report provides an overview of trends in production and consumption in Africa. It discusses progress and achievements, presents the status of SCP in Africa; identifies implementation challenges and constraints, as well as lessons learned; and highlights the way forward, including policy measures and actions needed to accelerate implementation.