ENHANCING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: A FRESH LOOK AT THE RIGHT TO A GENERAL SATISFACTORY ENVIRONMENT UNDER THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS.

Autor:	Amechi, Emeka Polycarp
Předmět:	*Environmental policy *Environmental protection Development economics Human rights Economic policy Public welfare -- Social aspects Political rights Civil rights Cultural rights
Zdroj:	LEAD Journal (Law, Environment & Development Journal). 2009, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p58-72. 15p.
Abstrakt:	The article discusses the significance of Banjul Charter in Kenya. It says that the Charter was adopted to promote public welfare in a continent where human rights violations are the norm. It also says that the charter works for the achievement of environmental protection and socio-economic development in the region. It also provides extensive civil and political rights as well as socio-economic and cultural rights. Moreover, the charter helps poor people in securing their rights, enhancing their human capabilities and escaping from poverty.
Databáze:	GreenFILE
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