The Realistic Sustainable Management of Development Operations in Africa
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 August 2019) | Viewed by 7784
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable development; renewable energy development projects; sustainable project management; sub-Saharan Africa; rural development; waste management; social entrepreneurship; logistics and supply chain in developing countries; African politics
Interests: supply chain management; reverse logistics; renewable energy; multi-agent systems; warehouse modelling; vehicle routing; packing and covering; dynamic pricing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainability and sustainable development are notions that are effortlessly attributed to projects being implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Notwithstanding these projects having these characteristics, based on historical data, more development projects are likely to fail than to be successful in developing nations across SSA. Despite (i) so-called sustainable development goals, (ii) outpouring of studies and policies, and (iii) increase in development funding in the region, the dissemination of renewable energy projects remains lacking. Moreover, the agricultural yield is low and water resources are running low. On top of that, migration is on the rise due to reasons, such as poverty and no access to job security. Studies presenting holistic approaches to solving the problems and providing a realistic contribution to the development of the region are rare. This Special Issue will consolidate studies within the following realms of sustainability and sustainable development. Papers will focus on a multitude of topics, including renewable energy, rural development, agricultural improvements and food security, long-term job and prosperity creation, project development and management, etc. Papers accepted in this Special Issue will be subject to a rigorous peer review procedure with the aim of a rapid and wide dissemination of research results, developments and applications taking into account the current state of affairs and local way of life in the region.
Dr. Eugene C.X. Ikejemba
Dr. Peter C. Schuur
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Sustainability
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Food Security
- Prosperity Creation
- Sustainable Project Management
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