The United Nations and Sustainable Development Goals

Reviews / Votes

"This book encompasses all the facets for the development of- and ingredients required for- sustainability, which include science, technology, education, health, social and environmental factors. It is a must-read!" ( Professor Emmanuel Glakpe , Howard University, United States)

"Bold, innovative, and ultimately groundbreaking. It provokes and yet offers creative solution to the recurring challenges of the Sustainable Development Goals initiative. It generates new debates and offers a clear, succinct, and brilliant body of knowledge." ( Dr. Michael Onyebuchi Eze , Leiden University, The Netherlands)

"Unique for its focus on practical matters and for spotlighting the obstacles in the way of SDGs achievement in some developing nations, it provides the opportunity to listen to the voice from the Global South on the global agenda for sustainability." ( Dr. Xavier Moyet , University of Leeds and University of Kent, United Kingdom)

"An exceedingly relevant text in facilitating implementation and realisation of the SDGs in developing countries. It is a book for research, and for policy makers, bureaucrats and civil society activists." ( Professor Umaru Pate , Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Kashere, Nigeria)

"Providing a lucid account of the type of future the Global South must build, and offering refreshing insights into the substantive role global actors must consider in shaping that future, the text is thus a must-read for those seeking knowledge on development from interdisciplinary and globalist viewpoints." ( Dr. Paschal Anosike , Director, Centre for African Entrepreneurship and Leadership, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom)

"An excellent read! The chapters cover many aspects of sustainability, which is of paramount importance to the world." ( Professor Satish Vasu Kailas , Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India)

"A compelling narrative detailing the work of the UN on sustainability via the SDGs, and which postulates critical areas where the organisation's future role and activities can be more impactful. I wholeheartedly recommend this book." ( Professor Nnamdi Nwulu , University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

"The Chapters put together in this book, which cover the various themes of the UN are worth reading, for awareness and the journey ahead." ( Professor Tien-Chien Jen , University of Johannesburg, South Africa.)

"The chapters focus on the perspectives and impact of the UN Agenda broadly and particularly on the African continent. The text is compelling." ( Professor Akindele G. Odeshi , University of Saskatchewan, Canada)