The Millennium Development Goals
A group of refugees in Congo. @ WHHHeads of state and government from 189 countries issued their "Millennium Declaration" in September 2000. From this eight goals were deduced, to be achieved by 2015, which are supposed to improve the lives of millions of people throughout the world. The Millennium Development Goals have since become an important compass for poverty alleviation efforts. They bring greater focus to the commitment of development actors.
The setting of a limited number of measurable objectives is a step in the right direction. The Millennium Development Goals are not, however, without their critics Within the non-governmental organisations. NGOs have pointed out that core aspects are missing - like enforcing human rights or participating in decision-making.
The Goals
1) Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2) Achieve universal primary education
3) Promote gender equality and empower women
4) Reduce child mortality
5) Improve maternal health
6) Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other infectious diseases
7) Ensure environmental sustainability
8) Develop a global partnership for development
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.
Sparkasse KölnBonn
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Bank Code: 370 501 98
Statement of Kofi Annan
"We will have time to reach the Millennium Development Goals – worldwide and in most, or even all, individual countries – but only if we break with business as usual. We cannot win overnight. Success will require sustained action across the entire decade between now and the deadline. It takes time to train the teachers, nurses and engineers; to build the roads, schools and hospitals; to grow the small and large businesses able to create the jobs and income needed. So we must start now. And we must more than double global development assistance over the next few years. Nothing less will help to achieve the Goals."
Alliance2015
Alliance2015 is a partnership of six like-minded non-government organizations working in the field of development cooperation. The Alliance members are Cesvi (I), Concern (IRL), Welthungerhilfe (D), Hivos (NL), Ibis (DK) and, since November 2003, People in Need (CZ).