Contribution of agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Africa as of 2022, by country
Introduction
The following report presents the contribution of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Africa as of 2022. The data is organized by country and highlights the importance of this sector in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Data Analysis
The table below provides an overview of the contribution of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector to the GDP in Africa:
- Nigeria: 25%
- South Africa: 10%
- Egypt: 8%
- Kenya: 6%
- Ethiopia: 5%
These figures demonstrate the significant role that the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector plays in the African economy. It is crucial to recognize the potential of this sector in achieving the SDGs.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of global goals established by the United Nations to address various social, economic, and environmental challenges. The contribution of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector to the GDP aligns with several SDGs:
- SDG 1: No Poverty – By promoting sustainable agricultural practices, countries can reduce poverty and improve livelihoods.
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – The agriculture sector plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and ending hunger.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – The sector provides employment opportunities and contributes to economic growth.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Sustainable farming practices can help minimize environmental impacts and promote responsible consumption.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – The sector can contribute to mitigating climate change through sustainable land management and forest conservation.
By recognizing the significance of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector in achieving the SDGs, African countries can prioritize investments and policies that promote sustainable development.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular, the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment. | The contribution of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can be used as an indicator to measure progress towards this target. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The SDGs connected to the issues highlighted in the article are:
– SDG 1: No Poverty
– SDG 2: Zero Hunger
– SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
– SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the following specific targets can be identified:
– SDG 1.4: Ensuring equal rights to economic resources and access to basic services for the poor and vulnerable.
– SDG 2.3: Doubling agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers.
– SDG 8.3: Promoting development-oriented policies that support decent job creation and entrepreneurship.
– SDG 12.2: Achieving sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article mentions the contribution of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Africa as of 2022, by country. This can be used as an indicator to measure progress towards SDG 2.3, which aims to double agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers.
Overall, the article provides limited information on specific indicators to measure progress towards the identified targets.
Source: statista.com
