Traditionally, sustainable development has assumed three main dimensions among development practitioners and
researchers vis-à-vis; economic development, social development, and environmental protection. The United Nations
2005 World Summit outcome document refers to these as "interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars”. While this
categorization does not seek to limit emerging dimensions of sustainable development, the focus is towards a workable
framework that will consolidate the core objective of sustainability; “meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs”.