DEVELOPMENT-MALAWI: DO THE MDGS MATTER?

Inter Press Service English News Wire;  January 29, 2007 ;   Frank Phiri;   782 words ......Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) would be familiar to many people. But...that many Malawians are ignorant of the MDGs and their significance. Ephraim Munthali...dailies, said that ignorance about the MDGs stem from them being "the preserve of technocrats...

ECA chief calls for Africa's fast progress towards MDGs

Xinhua News Agency;  April 2, 2007 ;     397 words ......calls for Africa's fast progress towards MDGs ADDIS ABABA, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Although...towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the rate of progress is so slow that...said here on Monday. The attainment of the MDGs for most African countries will depend...

UN in Bangladesh makes "Tiger" its mascot to localize the MDGs

Xinhua News Agency;  April 6, 2007 ;     318 words ......makes "Tiger" its mascot to localize the MDGs DHAKA, April 6 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations...localize the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to inspire the whole nation to work for achieving the MDGs by 2015, a UN press release said here on...

MDGs are global responsibility: Indonesian president

Xinhua News Agency;  August 3, 2005 ;     294 words ...MDGs are global responsibility: Indonesian president JAKARTA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President...global community bear responsibility for the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and said the world is racing against time in meeting the MDGs. "The MDGs do not cater to the ...

ETHIOPIA: PREMIER CALLS FOR PRO-POOR ACCELERATED GROWTH IN AFRICA TO MEET...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  April 3, 2007 ;     360 words ......transformation of economies is the key for Africa to achieve the MDGs, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has said. Speaking at the...clearly at the center of Africa's efforts to achieve the MDGs. He said the MDGs are goals that cover not only economic issues but also...

Recognizing the Achievements, Addressing the Challenges and Getting Back...

Global Watch;  April 1, 2008 ;   Morris, Philo;   787 words ......and getting back on track to achieve the MDGs by 2015", which took place on April 1 2...and getting back on track to achieve the MDGs by 2015", took place on April 1 - 2, 2008...achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015 and the need was felt to redouble...

MDGS WILL BE MET, SAYS NEDA

The Manila Times;  October 14, 2006 ;   Amojelar, Darwin G;   361 words ......most of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) targets by 2015. In a statement, Margarita...country must face challenge of achieving the MDGs by clarifying investment priorities, financial...are supportive of the attainment of the MDGs, "it is not likely the MDGs will be achieved...

UN REGIONAL COMMISSIONS DISCUSS PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING MDGS

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  July 12, 2007 ;     559 words ......and future strategies for achieving the MDGs in each region. The year 2007 marks the...stressed the need to make the realization of MDGs not an end in itself, but more importantly...remains a key ingredient for meeting the MDGs, it is not sufficient. The empowerment...

Human Rights and the MDGs

Global Watch;  October 1, 2007 ;   Ooft, Max;   787 words ......achieve the 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). We still have a long way to go, requiring...be undertaken if we want to achieve the MDGs before the year 2015. It is imperative...review the theme of Human Rights and the MDGs; two issues that are very interlinked and...

Nigeria's efforts to achieve MDGs not encouraging: UN

Xinhua News Agency;  July 10, 2007 ;     276 words ...Nigeria's efforts to achieve MDGs not encouraging: UN ABUJA, July 10 (Xinhua...UN-sponsored Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), said Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem, Deputy...news conference to mark the Midpoint of MDGs in Nigeria in the country's capital Abuja...

Mobilizing National and Regional Action to Achieve MDGs in Asia.

M2 Presswire;  March 2, 2007 ;     648 words ......National and Regional Action to Achieve MDGs in Asia(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD...is individually on track to meet all the MDGs. And according to present trends, many...there has been progress on some of the MDGs, with the region on target to halve poverty...

Southern African countries urged to do more to meet MDGs

Xinhua News Agency;  March 14, 2007 ;     290 words ......African countries urged to do more to meet MDGs LUSAKA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- A senior Zambian...United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Most governments in southern Africa were...strategies to accelerate the attainment of MDGs. "It is a pity that we are not doing enough...

How far have we come? Youth and the MDGs

Global Watch;  April 1, 2008 ;   Cooper, Geoff K;   787 words ......ages of 15-24, of which 86 per cent live in less-developed countries...youth in the achievement of the MDGs is essential, as it can only...successfully achieving the MDGs. In a recent discussion about...Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), it stirs possibility. At...Millennium Development Goals ...

Existing Africa's economic growth not enough to attain MDGs: UN agency

Xinhua News Agency;  March 30, 2007 ;     307 words ......s economic growth not enough to attain MDGs: UN agency ADDIS ABABA, March 30 (Xinhua...meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations Economic Commission...Friday. Kasrim Mnuke, head of poverty and MDGs with ECA, said committed leadership and...

News Analysis: Much needs to be done for Asia-Pacific to attain MDGs in 10...

Xinhua News Agency;  August 5, 2005 ;     724 words ......needs to be done for Asia-Pacific to attain MDGs in 10 years by Heru Andriyanto JAKARTA...launched the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to be achieved by 2015 and the Asia-Pacific...are facing many difficulties in achieving MDGs in the coming 10 years. By contrast, Asia...