A Global Development Agenda: Toward 2015 and Beyond
Published By: Bread for the World Institute | Published Date: September, 22 , 2013The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) endorsed by 189 countries in 2000 are an unprecedented global effort to achieve development goals that are identified collectively, achievable, and measurable. Progress can be effectively monitored since there are specific targets for reducing hunger, reducing child and maternal mortality, improving access to clean water, etc. Globally, substantial progress has been made toward many MDG targets—including cutting in half the proportion of people living in poverty. Every major region of the world made progress.
Author(s): Bread for the World Institute | Posted on: Dec 19, 2013 | Views(646)