1st Edition

Human Rights and Standard of Living in Sub-Saharan Africa Challenges and Prospects

By Augustine Edobor Arimoro Copyright 2025
262 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

262 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

262 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book offers a comprehensive and nuanced examination of the right to an adequate standard of living in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), shedding light on the multifaceted challenges, opportunities, and imperatives for action. The right to an adequate standard of living is a fundamental human right, essential for the dignity and well-being of all individuals. Yet, in SSA, the realisation of this... Read more

Acknowledgements;  Foreword;  1. Introduction;  2. Conceptual Framework;  3. Legal Framework;  4. Poverty and Inequality;  5. Access to Healthcare and Education in Sub-Saharan Africa;  6. Access to Adequate Housing and Infrastructure;  7. Environmental Degradation and Climate Change;  8. Access to Justice;  9. Conclusion

Biography

Augustine Edobor Arimoro is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the School of Law, University of West London, United Kingdom and is a Research Partner of the Centre for Comparative Law in Africa, University of Cape Town, South Africa.