Mapping SDGs in Sub-Saharan Africa: Highlighting System Effects

Chantal Hervieux () and Margaret C. McKee ()
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Chantal Hervieux: Saint Mary’s University
Margaret C. McKee: Saint Mary’s University

Chapter 14 in Social Impact Measurement for a Sustainable Future, 2022, pp 279-299 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals were heralded as representing a transformative approach to addressing the world’s most pressing problems. They have been widely adopted, yet many question the effectiveness of initiatives that do not consider system-wide effects. This chapter reviews relevant literature on wicked problems, presenting our findings from coded reports from the United Nations and partner organisations, which map interrelations between SDGs. It takes a closer look at the food system in Sub-Saharan Africa, finding two interesting dynamics; first, investigating cooking reveals that existing gender inequity is negatively affected by the combined effects of multiple issues. Second, examining the triad of agriculture, urbanisation and rural-urban linkages, our findings illustrate that when policies are developed in isolation, there is potential for unintended impacts[Relevant SDGs: All SDGs].

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-83152-3_14

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