ISSUES OF POLITICS, ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AND WOMEN EDUCATION AS THEY RELATE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

Abstract

This study explained the concept of sustainable development and argued that the desire to develop the world sustainably will continue to elude the people until they factor in contemporary issues of human rights, politics, economic and education of women into the plan. It further argued that gender sensitivity and inclusion of women into sustainable development is not sentimental, but an only meaningful realistic approach to creating programmes that will live beyond the initiators because not only is the half of the African population women, but an enduring group that provide that needed stability that the development plan needs.  The trend of Politics, Economic Activities and Women Education and sustainable development issues in Africa have being of great concern to the continent for many years and it will continue to be because the challenges are still present. The under-representation of women in politics all over the African nations is hindering the growth and development of the states. There is an abated poverty among the women which can be traced to the cultural beliefs which is depriving women of opportunities that could improve on their income growth. The need for women to be economically stable is crucial because the implication is development that can be sustainable for the family in particular and the continent at large. This study looks at the importance of women education and the ramification for development.