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Daniel Miro, Isabela Enriquez, and Shaneal Morgan: Case Study 13: Global Partnership for Development This presentation is about: Case Study 13: Global Partnership for Development General Topics: ABOUT: UN Goals 2020-2030 Global Development Metrics Daniel Miro Introduction The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is a historic initiative by the United Nations and organizations from around the world. The mission is to address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. The MDGs set a comprehensive agenda aimed at eradicating the challenges affecting the population, between them eradicating poverty, promoting education, ensuring gender equality, and combating disease. Isabela Enriquez MDGs Through the years 2000 In September 2000 during the Millennium Summit, the global commitment to create a more equitable and sustainable world was set with a due year of 2015. A roadmap was created for action, policymakers, and activists to improve the lives of billions of people. Isabela Enriquez 2005 2008 Proposals were outlined in the March 2005 World Summit by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in his report “In Larger Freedom”. Partnership events took place during the week of High-level Event of September 2008. The events exceeded the expectations of the organizers as it generated an estimate of $16 billion of which 1.6 billion was destined to secure food, 4.5 billion for education, and 3 billion to combat malaria. MDGs Through the years 2010 The Summit on the Millennium Development Goals in 2010 endorsed several initiatives were unveiled aimed at tackling the pertinent issues of the population. A total of $40 billion in resources was allocated over for the five consecutive Isabela Enriquez years. 2013 The president of the UN General Assembly convened a special event to review the progress made towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. After deliberating members adopted an outcome document to affirm their dedication to achieving their target goals. Key Takeaways Education Education enrollment rates throughout the past few decades have improved incredibly, from 83% to 91% within 15-year span. Room for Improvement – Environmental concerns – Trade agreements for troubled nations – Gender-based discrimination Poverty More than one billion individuals have surpassed the extreme poverty line, cutting extreme poverty rates by over half Health Child mortality rates continue to improve, with maternal health services closing the gap of access to over 70% in 2014. Policy Suggestions 01 Tech 02 Health 03 Trade – Technology to improve education rates of success – Growth and Investment in Technological infrastructure. Technology to improve medical service access – Prioritize maternal mortality rates and battling infectious disease Connect less developed nation to the global economy at scale – Use technology to provide buy/sale access to consumers and promote financial independence – – Daniel Miro RESOURCE PAGE Sources: United Nations Millennium Development Goals The Sustainable Development Agenda Lookahead to 2024: July to December | UN News Daniel Miro