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AFRICA – The 2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report (ASDR 2026) is setting the direction for accelerated action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, as countries and partners intensify efforts in the lead-up to 2030.
African leaders, development partners, and experts gathered in New York on 15 July, on the margins of the 2026 high-level political forum, to present the 2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report (ASDR 2026), a key milestone that continues to shape policy dialogue and action across the continent.
Produced jointly by the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the ASDR remains the only publication systematically tracking Africa’s progress on both the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.
The 2026 edition focuses on five priority SDGs under review (SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11, and 17), highlighting their central role in driving structural transformation, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. It identifies both progress made and persistent gaps, offering practical policy options to accelerate implementation across sectors.
Findings from the report show that while Africa has achieved measurable gains, progress remains uneven and below the pace required to meet 2030 targets. Financing constraints, climate shocks, rising debt vulnerabilities, and institutional capacity gaps continue to slow delivery, pointing to the need for scaled-up investment, stronger systems, and more coordinated action.
Released at a critical moment of heightened global uncertainty, the ASDR 2026 underscores the importance of renewed global partnerships, a more responsive international financial architecture, and stronger alignment between global commitments and national realities.
More than just taking stock, the report serves as a practical tool for policymakers, development partners, researchers, and civil society. As the follow-up to its release continues, the ASDR 2026 is helping to anchor a shared focus: translating commitments into tangible results and ensuring that Africa’s development pathway remains inclusive, resilient, climate-smart, and firmly grounded in its priorities.
The report is already informing policy discussions and partnerships emerging from the 12th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, including priorities around expanding clean energy access, strengthening infrastructure and sustainable cities, deepening regional integration, and enhancing data and implementation capacity.
- Download the report here.
