The Millienum Development Goals (MDG’S) NEEDS - SS3 Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When were the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) established?
1951
1995
2000
2015
Which of the following was NOT one of the MDGs?
Ensure environmental sustainability
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
Reduce income inequality in developed countries
Achieve universal primary education
What was the target for MDG 1?
Ensure environmental sustainability
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
Achieve universal primary education
Halve the proportion of people living in extreme poverty and hunger
What replaced the MDGs in 2015?
The United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda
The World Health Organization's Global Health Goal
The International Monetary Fund's Economic Reform Goals
The United Nations Peacekeeping Goals
What was the purpose of the MDGs?
The purpose of the MDGs was to address poverty, hunger, disease, and lack of access to education and basic services in developing countries by establishing a set of eight international development goals.
What were the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how did they build on the MDGs?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were a set of 17 international development goals established by the United Nations in 2015 to build on the progress made under the MDGs and address a broader range of issues, including climate change and inequality.
The SDGs included many of the same goals as the MDGs, such as eradicating poverty and hunger and ensuring access to education and healthcare, but also included new goals related to environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social justice.