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Which of the following are measured in Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)? A. Poverty and Hunger B. Women's Empowerment C. Environmental Sustainability D. Global Partnerships for Development

Which of the following are measured in Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)? A. Poverty and Hunger B. Women's Empowerment C. Environmental Sustainability D. Global Partnerships for Development Correct Answer <p>All of the above  </p>

The correct answer is All of the above.

Key Points

  • The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were eight international development goals for the year 2015 that had been established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000, following the adoption of the United Nations Millennium Declaration.
  • The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) succeeded the MDGs in 2016.
  • All 191 United Nations member states, and at least 22 international organizations, committed to helping achieve the following Millennium Development Goals by 2015:
    • To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
    • To achieve universal primary education
    • To promote gender equality and empower women
    • To reduce child mortality
    • To improve maternal health
    • To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
    • To ensure environmental sustainability
    • To develop a global partnership for the development
  • Each goal had specific targets, and dates for achieving those targets.
  • The 8 goals were measured by 21 targets. To accelerate progress.

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