Transforming our world: The 2030 agenda for sustainable development & international decade for people of African descent

Olaiya, H. B. Adediran

Authors

H. B. Adediran Olaiya

Abstract

Presentation made to ENAR Steering Group on Afrophobia highlighting UN GA RES. 68/237 which approved commencement of the International Decade for People of African Descent in 2015 with objectives of recognition, justice and development.The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a rights based approach to development with fundamental goals; e.g. equitable education & development can empower people of African descent.

Can norm implementation and policy building achieve fundamental transformative shifts of poverty alleviation and inclusive sustainable development?

Citation

Olaiya, H. B. A. (2016, March). Transforming our world: The 2030 agenda for sustainable development & international decade for people of African descent. Presented at Meeting of ENAR Steering Group on Afrophobia

Presentation Conference Type	Other
Conference Name	Meeting of ENAR Steering Group on Afrophobia
Start Date	Mar 21, 2016
End Date	Mar 21, 2016
Acceptance Date	Mar 21, 2016
Publication Date	Jan 1, 2016
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Keywords	2030 agenda for sustainable development, international decade for people of African descent, Afro-phobia, systemic racism
Additional Information	Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Meeting of the European Network Against Racism Steering Group on Afro-phobia