The State of East Africa Report 2008: Nature Under Pressure
This State of East Africa Report 2008 presents a snapshot of the status of the region's water, food production, and energy resources. These are arguably three of the most important elements in the region's natural system that sustain and enhance the quality of human life.
The message carried by this report, using data presented in a selection of images and charts, is simply this: the combination of a rapid increase in the number of people in East Africa, with their aspiration for prosperity or desperate flight from grinding poverty, is exerting significant pressure on the abundance with which nature gifted this region. Furthermore, the unpredictable but increasingly visible effects of climate change will make life in the future even more uncertain.
Finally, the report asks a number of questions and challenges us to pay attention to nature's clues, to understand the connection between human activity and nature's response, and to adapt our livelihood strategies to the changing reality.
The State of East Africa Report Series
As part of the East Africa Scenarios Project, the State of East Africa Report Series carries on the objective of providing new information, new insights and unlocking our collective imagination to contribute to an East Africa Community that is truly people centred.
The East African Scenarios Research Compendium contains 10 research papers unravelling the trends, patterns and driving forces in four thematic areas that were identified as being critical to understanding the region's future.
The East African Scenarios Stories provide narrative explorations of potential futures for the region, using insights from comprehensive research to help stakeholders anticipate and navigate emerging opportunities and challenges.
This report aims to spark a national debate on inequality in Kenya, highlighting that economic growth alone is not enough to eradicate poverty without a focus on equity in public policy.
The State of East Africa Report 2006: Trends, Tensions and Contradictions - The Leadership Challenge
This first edition in the series The State of East Africa Report is a compilation and comparative analysis of facts and figures on Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda with the aim of informing the general public about the current status of the region and its potential future prospects.
This second edition in the series The State of East Africa Report explores the themes of identity, social influences, and informal structures, aiming to uncover the underlying dynamics shaping East African society and regional integration.
The State of East Africa 2012 report builds on its 2006 predecessor by analyzing key social, economic, political, and environmental trends in the region, providing insightful data-driven comparisons across countries, and encouraging informed discussion on the region's future integration and development.
The State of East Africa 2013, as a follow-up to the State of East Africa 2012 and part of the State of East Africa report series, seeks to examine the trends that have taken place in the context of inequality and equity across time in the region.
This eight edition in the series The State of East Africa Report provides a comprehensive analysis of inequalities in the region, exploring the political economy, ethical foundations, and intergenerational impacts, supported by data and expert insights to propose policy solutions for equitable regional development.