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John Fielding,
CEO
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Sustainable development is about establishing positive synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives – which do not at present exist.
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Brian Mengel,
Civil Servant
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Social and economic development activities normally originate from within the local communities, where, in a process of participation and consultation, the priorities are identified and the specific action to be undertaken is determined.
But it is important that policies for reducing carbon emissions also achieve wider social and economic objectives of sustainable development.
Sustainable development requires the integration of economic, environmental and social outcomes into all policy making and operational decisions.
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Ben Werner,
Student Newspaper Editor
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Significant developments within national civil society movements and regional and international NGOs in the field of economic, social and cultural rights have taken place.
This project is intended to promote economic development and social empowerment of poor women through a network of Self Help Groups formed with the active support of NGOs.
Water Resources Development Several countries in Africa are currently facing acute water shortages that threaten public health and impede social and economic development.
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Sveta Romanova,
Intelligence Officer
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The economic and social development of Russia proceeded in such a way that in the XII century the foundation was laid for the establishment of the Novgorod feudal republic.
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Arthur Dawkins,
Astro-physicist
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It is stated also that sustainable mining development requires balancing the protection of the flora and fauna and the natural environment with the need for social and economic development.
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Bob Greenberg,
Congressional Candidate
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Sustainable development projects promote economic and social progress that both alleviate poverty and protect the environment for future generations.
Economic development is often defined in terms of either economic growth and social spending indicators or the prevalence of long, healthy, knowledgeable and wealthy lives among the inhabitants.
It is also hoped that strong and sustainable women groups will be able to manage and disburse their own loans thereby stimulating and securing the social and economic development of their individual members.
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