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Millennium Project Report

The report of the Millennium Project, commissioned by the UN Secretary-General and led by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, makes it clear that the Millennium Development Goals can and must be accomplished. The goals can be met in every part of the world if nations follow through on their commitments to work together to meet them. The report notes the progress that has been made; provides explanations for why countries are still falling short; and suggests a path forward. The full report is available in English, French, and Spanish. An overview is available in Arabic, Chinese, German, Portuguese and Russian.

Millennium Goals Report 2006

This progress report is the most comprehensive accounting to date on how far we have come, and how far we have to go, in each of the world’s regions. It reflects a collaborative effort among a large number of agencies and organizations within and outside the United Nations system. All have provided the most up-to-date data possible in their areas of responsibility, helping thereby to achieve clarity and consistency in the report. Above all, the report shows us how much progress has been made in some areas, and how large an effort is needed to meet the Millennium Development Goals in others.

Millennium Development Goals: 2006 Progress Chart

Most of the targets set for progress on the Millennium Development Goals are benchmarked for the period 1990 to 2015—promising clear and measurable improvement on standards prevailing in 1990 by the end of 2015. The chart shows progress up to June 2006, drawing on the latest information from all countries of the world and from the UN family of operational agencies.

Country Reports—UN Millennium Development Goals

UN Country Teams have been helping national governments to prepare country reports that measure progress towards the MDGs. The emphasis is on national ownership so wherever possible these are done in collaboration with government as well as civil society groups. It is hoped that reporting will lead to better policy analysis, a sharper focus on priorities, and ultimately to improved national economic and social policies. Look for these countries under MDGs reports:
Albania, Argentina, Belarus, Bolivia, Chile, Czech Republic, Germany Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden.

Africa 2015 Campaign

Find out more about the campaign to address the spread of AIDS and how those efforts can help to achieve the other development goals as well. Facts about Poverty in Africa are included.

Prayer for the Millennium Goals

In a world where so many go hungry,
Let us make the fruits of creation available for all.
In a world where one billion of
our brothers and sisters do not have safe drinking water,
Let us help the waters run clear.
In a world where so many die so young,
And so many mothers die in childbirth,
And so many families are ravaged by disease,
Let us bring health and healing.
In a world where women carry such heavy burdens,
Let us recognize and restore the rights of all.
Let us join together, with a new sense of global community,
A new awareness of our need for one another,
And for this fragile planet,
To meet the clear challenge of the Millennium Goals,
To bring hope as substantial as bread,
To make human dignity as visible as wheat in the fields.
Amen

(from the Center of Concern)