The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are time-bound, measurable targets that were set and agreed to by the international community in 2000 during the UN Millennium Assembly. Each of the eight goals has a target to be achieved by 2015. By supporting the MDGs, the United Nations' 191 member countries have agreed to work together in achieving them. The goals are:
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To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger |
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To achieve universal primary education |
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To promote gender equality and empower women |
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To reduce child mortality |
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To improve maternal health |
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To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases |
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To ensure environmental sustainability |
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To develop a global partnership for development |
How are the goals evaluated?
How is the Canadian government working towards the goals?
Evaluating progress
The United Nations is managing the MDGs through the Millennium Project, an independent body created for this purpose. By collecting and analyzing research, more than 250 experts who are part of the Millennium Project assess progress towards achieving each of the eight targets and make recommendations. Read the specific targets for each goal.
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Canada's response
Canada uses the Millennium Development Goals to shape the development priorities and to guide in the allocation of funding to Canadian development organizations. Visit the Canadian International Development Agency's website to read about the influence of the MDGs over Canadian development assistance. Click on each of the MDGs on the left navigation to learn of Canada's contribution to that goal.
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