Abstract:
The MDGs have been criticised for being too narrow and leaving out many people and
their needs, like mental health. Likewise, not all MDGs were implemented successfully
in all countries. Some countries implemented one or two MDGs of their choice and left
others untouched, others partially implemented all MDGs. It was on this basis that the
UN member states met in Rio to frame the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
However, in order for the SDGs to address systemic challenges across economic, social,
and ecological dimensions of sustainable development they require appropriate
institutional support to effectively integrate them into institutions and practices, to
coordinate activities, and to mobilize resources for implementation. Rising income
inequality negatively impacts economic growth and is threatening sustainable
development of East African Community (EAC) member states. Since, the SDGs are
many, it is recommended that, East African Member states should adopt a targeted
approach in implementing the SDGs and focus on the smallholder farming sector.
