Trends in Sustainable Development - Africa Report 2008-2009

This report highlights key developments and recent trends in sub-Saharan Africa - the case of Africa being considered by the Commission on Sustainable Development at its 16th and 17th sessions (2008-2009). It notes progress in a number of areas while, at the same time, acknowledging that in other areas significant work is still needed to advance implementation of intergovernmentally agreed goals and targets.