The issue of poor urban air quality in Sub-Saharan Africa is emerging as a key threat to the health, the environment and the quality of life of millions of people as cities deal with the combined effects of rapid economic activity, urbanization and motorization. In spite of this, most countries in the region still lack systems to assess air pollution levels as well as enforceable air quality and emission standards. However, by initiating air quality management measures at an early stage of economic development, countries can avoid the severity of air pollution impacts and related costs and attain better air quality.
The BAQ-SSA 2006 Conference therefore aims to discuss air quality management issues by bringing them to the forefront of decision makers to come up with practical solutions. The conference will bring together participants from government, civil society, industry and international organisations to develop an agenda for action to achieve better air quality in the region. It is expected that at the end of the conference, such an agenda for action will be agreed upon.
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