Discuss Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that were officially established by Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000.
CS Professional · Ethics, Governance and Sustainability · PYQS · June 2018
Discuss Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that were officially established by Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000.
Answer & Explanation:
The Millennium Development Goals (MDG's) are eight international development goals that were officially established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations, 2000, following the adoption of the United Nations Millennium Declaration. All 189 United Nations members states agreed to achieve these goals by the year 2015. These goals are: Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, Achieving universal primary education, Providing gender equality and empowering women Reducing child mortality rates, Improving maternal health, Combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, Ensuring environmental sustainability, and Developing a global partnership for development.
Topics: Sustainability
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