1. The millennium Development Goals: the first against global poverty and inequality Sajneet Pooni

2. Goal One – Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty The Australian Government developed a comprehensive approach targeting the immediate impacts of the crisis on the poor people. They are also strengthening the foundation of long-term global food security. The Government is: 1.Lifting agricultural productivity 2.Improving rural livelihoods 3.Building community resilience

3. Goal Two – Achieve universal primary education Australia’s education supports extending from basic needs to technical and vocational skills training skills and improving level qualifications. Australia is helping many countries such as Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Pacific Island Countries, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

4. Goal Three – Promote gender equality and empower women Australia has helped more girls attend school Australian support is helping more women take on leadership roles in government, business, schools and within their community. Australia has helped women who were subjected to violence. Australia is improving the health and wellbeing of women and children

5. Goal Four – Reduce child mortality While rapid economic growth in the developing world is essential in providing the necessary resources for poverty reduction, economic growth can also place pressure on natural systems. Australia is trying to reduce deforestation and forest degradation is potentially a highly cost– effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

6. Goal Five – Improve maternal health Australia is trying to reduce the problem by three-quarters, between 1990- 2015. Access to clean water and effective sanitation has a catalytic effect on many aspects of human development, being essential for a healthy population and environmental sustainability. The Australian Government recognises the importance that improving water and sanitation can have on the health and livelihoods of people living in poverty.

7. Goal Six – Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases The Australian Government is investing in health for developing countries as it is a high priority. The money will fund our supporting governments deliver health services and improve their own public health system.

8. Goal Seven – Ensure environmental sustainability Achieving environmental sustainability is a key theme of the Australian aid program. Australian Official Development Assistance toward addressing climate change is estimated at around $160 million in 2010–11. change agreement. Australia's international development assistance program can play a significant role in helping countries sustain and build upon the economic development gains already achieved.