1. Summary 1 Introduction 2 MDGs – a global framework
3 EU policy priorities & MDGs
4 Progress reviews in 2008
5 Concrete examples
6 Issues at stake 1

2. 6. Issues at stake
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3. A global state of play South-East Asia: progress, although uneven
Middle East and N. Africa: on track
Latin America, Caribbean: on track except for poverty goal and environment
Sub Saharan Africa: lags behind – largest proportion of poor (41%)
A common feature: increasing inequalities 3

4. MDGS: great strengths and difficulties
But in the end “who is clearly accountable for achieving the goals?”
MDGs to be achieved globally, by region or nationally?
Lack of progress due to a range of issues each depending on the contributions of different stakeholders
Progress reports are distorted by the presence of countries with large population 4

5. …some uncertainties…
No “magic” formula linking programmes’ objectives and MDGs
No possibility to assess a donor contribution to a particular MDG indicator
Frustration in terms of reporting of impact…
…because donor contributions are measured in terms of inputs & inventory of actions 5

6. …and shifting from theory to action
Some concrete steps
Effective division of labour
Make proposals country by country
Use country systems
Increase general & sector budget support
Develop methods for better accountability
Standard results indicators used in all projects/programs 6