Source: Millennium Development Goals Working for a World Free of Poverty.

Source: What are the Goals? In 2000, 189 countries came together in order to formulate Millennium Development Goals (MDG). The achievement of such goals would be “…significant, measurable improvements in people’s lives by the year 2015.”

Source: The Eight Millennium Development 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 diseases 7. Ensure environmental sustainability 8. Develop a Global Partnership for Development

Source: How far have we come in achieving those goals? And, where to go from here? World Bank Video

In order to measure the success of the MDG, there are 60 indicators which have 21 time- targeted measures. A few of those indicators: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is less than one dollar a day. Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people. Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people who suffer from hunger. Achieve universal primary education Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling. Promote gender equality and empower women Eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education, preferably by 2005, and in all levels of education no later than The Complete List

Source: Understanding the MDG Goals In the next series of slides, we will get a better understanding of the first three goals: Eradicating Poverty Universal Education Gender Equality

Proportion of people living on less than $1.25 per day, 1990 & 2005 (Percentage).

Poverty gap ratio at $1.25 per day, 1990 & 2005 (Percentage). The poverty gap measures the shortfall in incomes of people living below the poverty line. While the international poverty line is set at a level typical of very poor countries, many people live on even less than that amount. Economic growth and improvements in the distribution of income or consumption reduce the depth of poverty. Since 1990, the depth of poverty has decreased in all regions except Western Asia. In 2005, the average income of people living below the poverty line stood at $0.88. The depth of poverty was greatest in sub- Saharan African, but has fallen since 1999 to reach the level of Eastern Asia in 1990

Hope dims for universal primary education by 2015, even as many poor countries make tremendous strides

Source: Universal Education World Bank Video

Source: Gender Equality World Bank Video

Source: Impact of the 2007 – 2008 Financial Crisis The bursting of the housing bubble in the United States in 2007 and subsequent paralysis of the global financial system became an economic and labor market crisis that plagued the world throughout The cascading crisis crippled economies, reduced enterprise capacities, and forced millions of people out of work. Many resorted to vulnerable forms of employment as the ranks of the working poor swell.

Source: Global Economic Prospects 2010 World Bank Video

Source: Summary Whether we consider: Eradicating extreme poverty Universal education Gender equality Or, any of the other 5 Millennium Development Goals, dramatic strides have been made. However, the road to completing and sustaining such goals is far from complete.

Source: Partnering and The Two Dollar Challenge What is a partner? A partner helps direct the funds that are raised during Challenge Week toward the cause of your choice. By partnering, you’re helping the World Bank to achieve its eight goals. You may want to consider the MDG when choosing your partner and direct the funds you collect toward partners that focus on those specific goals. You can view the full list of goals by following the link below: The Complete List You can view the 2010 progress report on all eight goals by following the link below: 2010 Progress Report 2010 Progress Chart

Data and Resources All data and resources provided by: The World Bank