Strategic Plans

Strategic Plans

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by world leaders in 2015 provides the most comprehensive blueprint for sustainable development by balancing the social, economic and environmental dimensions. It comprises of 17 sustainable development goals which are interrelated and interconnected. This agenda urges countries around the world to find innovative means to tackle issues of poverty, climate change, hunger, disease and conflict. Sustainable development as a concept, was first theorised in the Brundtland Commission report as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland, 1987). From this time onwards, the United Nations continued to develop and refine an agenda that incorporated environmentalism to the concept of a comprehensive sustainable development framework.

Africa has seen varied progress ....
Africa has seen varied progress across its diverse regions, yet persistent challenges in poverty, healthcare, and education underscore the need for innovative and localized solutions. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognises the interrelated nature of the goals, as progress on one goal often impacts one or more other goals. The Balyun Sustainable Development Foundation positions itself uniquely by focusing on human capital development, recognizing that empowered individuals are crucial for sustainable progress. Our interventions are designed to complement and amplify existing efforts, aligning closely with SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). The Balyun Sustainable Development Foundation aims to close the gap between Africa’s development aspirations and its human capital deficits. Through adequate investment in the knowledge, skills and health of Africans, it is believed that a productive workforce will emerge which will both be enablers as well as markers of sustainable development.