Download or read book The Quest for Sustainable Development written by William Fox and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2004 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As sustainable development continues to dominate current government agendas throughout Africa, this manual explores how to set and achieve goals for specific programs throughout the continent. Discussing challenges such as expanding populations and urbanization, this study provides details on how to better plan, evaluate, and expand for sustainable development, including already established entities such as the African Union and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). Research on the role of women, the strengthening of small businesses, and how to better structure policy and local government are explored in both regional and continental contexts.