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Sustainable Development in Developing Countries: Case Studies of Sustainable Consumption and Production in South Africa and India

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  • Ogujiuba Kanayo
  • Fadila Jumare

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The pursuit of development has had a major impact on the environment and on existing social structures. During the 1950s and 1960s, most nations were preoccupied with economic growth and energy consumption, which led to social and environmental issues being overlooked. Thus, traditional societies have been devastated and extreme environmental damage occurring such as pollution and inadequate water supply, transportation and sewer infrastructure problems amongst others. If environmental damage remains unchecked, the achievements of development and even essential ecosystems would be undermined. This paper reviewed the link between growth trends and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Thereafter, the impact of environmental degradation was discussed including strategies for sustainable energy production and consumption. These were based on evidence from South Africa and India and provided the benchmark for discussing ways in which energy production and consumption can take place sustainably. The paper notes that in developing and implementing strategies, emerging countries do not necessarily have to be western in their sustainable development policies. Rather, each country has to have sustainable development policies that are peculiar to its own circumstance. The paper recommends community participation and accountability of institutions as necessary for ensuring that social development is integrated into the economic and environmental elements of sustainable development.

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  • Ogujiuba Kanayo & Fadila Jumare, 2012. "Sustainable Development in Developing Countries: Case Studies of Sustainable Consumption and Production in South Africa and India," Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, AMH International, vol. 4(9), pages 489-496.
  • Handle: RePEc:rnd:arjebs:v:4:y:2012:i:9:p:489-496
    DOI: 10.22610/jebs.v4i9.350
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    1. Mpho Nkhumeleni & Nancy Stiegler & Kanayo Ogujiuba, 2022. "Interaction of Unemployment, Socioeconomic Factors and Demographic Dividend in South Africa: Issues and Policy Options," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 12(5), pages 95-105, September.

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