UNDESA Archives - Stakeholder Group on Ageing Africa

Events

2019 Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD)

Media Advisory What: An interactive side event to discuss the inclusion of older people in Sustainable Development Goals during the 2019 Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) Where: Marrakesh, Morocco When: Wednesday, 17 April 2019 Time: 1.00PM – 2.30PM Background Africa region like the rest of the world is Read more…

By sgaafrica, 4 years ago April 12, 2019

Events

10th United Nations Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing New York 15-18 April 2019

CONCEPT NOTE Title: Independence, Autonomy and Rights of Older Persons in the African Context Background: Africa is experiencing the highest increase in the number of older persons. In 2017, Africa was home to 69 million older persons accounting for 7.1% of global population of older persons. With a projected 229% Read more…

By sgaafrica, 4 years ago April 12, 2019

African Aspirations for 2063

The seven African Aspirations were derived through a consultative process with the African Citizenry. These are:

A Prosperous Africa, based on inclusive growth and sustainable development.
A Prosperous Africa, based on inclusive growth and sustainable development.
An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law.
A Peaceful and Secure Africa.
Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, values and ethics.
An Africa whose development is people driven, relying on the potential offered by people, especially its women and youth and caring for children.
An Africa as a strong, united, resilient and influential global player and partner.