Gaborone Declaration targets sustainable economic growth
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
The goal of the declaration is also to demonstrate how African nations and their investment partners understand, manage and value natural capital, and to come up with a practical results-focused approach that would put African nations in the driving seat of sustainable economic growth.
The declaration was implemented during the 2012 Summit for Sustainability in Africa held in Botswana.
Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...