Millennium Development Goals

Climate-related shocks are affecting the lives of millions of poor people with increasing frequency and severity.

User fees for health care are a life or death issue for millions of people in poor countries. Too poor to pay, women and children are paying with their lives.

The European Commission published its paper on climate financing today ahead of the Copenhagen summit in December. It's offer would seek to divert money already promised for education and health in poor countries.

We've reviewed and analyzed the G8 Communique from Day 1 of the Summit, and here's our take.

Political leaders have admitted that they will probably fail to deliver on promises to halve world hunger by 2015

This G20 summit delivers a vital pick-me-up for poor countries struggling to survive the economic crisis but much more is needed to ensure their long-term recovery.

Irresponsible arms transfers are undermining many developing countries’ chances of achieving their Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets.

The year 2008 is halfway to the deadline for reaching the Millennium Development Goals. Despite some progress, they will not be achieved if current trends continue.