SDG

Advancing SDG 9: African RENs’ Role in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Fostering Innovation

AfricaConnect, ASREN, KENET, MAREN, Members, RENU, SDG, WACREN, ZAMREN / By / July 21, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the importance of achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be overstated. Among these goals, SDG 9 holds particular significance as it focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. This goal serves as a critical foundation for societal growth and development, facilitating …

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The road towards a more prosperous future: education and training (SDG 8)

AfricaConnect, SDG / By / July 11, 2023

There are many reasons why education and training are important. One of them is that they represent a critical component of a community’s human capital and can help eliminate inequalities. Gaining ad-hoc skills leads to better employment opportunities, raising creativity and entrepreneurship, and contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Human capital is …

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Moving Towards A Greener Future: The Role of African RENs in Achieving SDG13

SDG, WACREN / By / June 26, 2023

The World has just seven short years to the finishing line, and we are still determining whether we can meet the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Goal 13 (Climate Action) is on red alert. In fact, the UN says this is “humanity’s ‘code red’ warning”! International organisations, governments, and regional and local institutions, including academic and …

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