Experts to discuss the MDGs and social exclusion of vulnerable groups

Secure land rights for marginalized groups will accelerate MDGs achievement, says report

Addis Ababa, 28 March 2007 - A forthcoming report by the Food Security and Sustainable Development (FSSD) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says secure land rights in Africa would accelerate the achievement of all eight MDGs.

Find the money for Africa to meet its MDG targets, says Africa Director of Millennium Campaign
Addis Ababa, 26 March, 2007 - The Director of the UN Millennium Campaign in Africa, Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem, in Addis Ababa on Friday called on African governments to “find the money” for their respective countries to meet their MDG targets.In an interview with the Information and Communication Service (ICS), of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Dr. Abdul Raheem said: “I do not believe that any African country needs the IMF or the World Bank before sending its children to school or fighting HIV/AIDS. What is lacking is the adequate political will.”

Anti-retroviral therapies for HIV/AIDS in Africa: Using Advocacy to increase access and deepen impact

By Yinka Adeyemi
Addis Ababa, 26 March 2007 - It is generally agreed that in the absence of a curative HIV/AIDS vaccine, about 24 million Africans who are living with HIV/AIDS will probably die within the next few years This is why research into vaccine development has gained momentum in recent years. Indeed, in 2005, the Yaounde Statement and Recommendations of the African AIDS Vaccine Programme (AAVP), an instrument for furthering the AU/NEPAD Health Strategy, called on African leaders, the AU, NEPAD and the RECs to integrate HIV/AIDS vaccine development into national HIV/AIDS plans. African health ministers in eastern, central and southern sub-regions have also passed a resolution calling for the development of HIV vaccines. :: Read Full Story

Millennium Development Goals: A milestone or millstone?
By Jennifer Kargbo
In September of 2000, world leaders gathered for a summit meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York and once again, riled against global poverty and economic injustice. However, what made this summit different is that every leader agreed on a common vision for a better future – a world with less poverty, less hunger, equal opportunities for women, better access to education and health services.

Angola promises first real census in over 35 years by 2010 Luanda, 13 December 2006 – After almost three decades of civil strife, Angola is to hold its first complete census within the next four years in a bid to improve policy making and track progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals.

Speaking in connection with African Statistics Day, the country's Planning Minister Ana Dias Lourenco noted that improving statistics compilation, analysis and dissemination was a priority for her government.

Can aid alone boost much-needed public service delivery?

Addis Ababa, 1 December 2006 - Improved public service delivery in Africa is vital for meeting the Millennium Development Goals. And in principle aid makes more money available for public spending in crucial areas such as health, education and infrastructure. But does it really solve the problem?

Tackling income inequality could help Africa quash extreme poverty Addis Ababa, 31 October 2006 - There have been stark warnings that many sub-Saharan African countries will not be able to wipe out extreme poverty by 2015, the target date set by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). According to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund, although there has been some progress in raising per capita income in recent years, economic performance will have to improve significantly if the region is to attain many of the MDGs.

UN report urges changes in aid to Africa

Addis Ababa, 21 September 2006 - A UN report has called for a new approach in overseas aid to Africa, saying that not only should it be dramatically increased but it should also be depoliticised and distributed multilaterally.

Has Gleneagles brought Africa closer to meeting the MDGs?

Addis Ababa, 4 July - The British government has issued a booklet outlining progress since the G8 Gleneagles summit in Scotland last year where major pledges were made to help prise Africa out of its poverty.

Do the MDGs cater for refugees?
Addis Ababa, 20 June - Today, 20 June, marks World Refugee Day but many questions have been raised as to where refugees fit into the targets set by the Millennium Development Goals.

Can Pan-African broadcasting change the continent's image?
Addis Ababa, 15 June - Reporting on Africa by Africans is imperative to change the image of the continent and control the agenda. That's the strong message issued by African information ministers meeting at the African Union this week to discuss the establishment of a Pan-African radio and television channel.:: Read Full Story

Information technology - a poverty reduction tool?Addis Ababa, 14 June - Does information technology have a role in poverty alleviation? For many poor people the answer is no. They need food not technology, a luxury they see as the domain of the rich. :: Read Full Story

Sport - Untapped potential to help meet the MDGs

Addis Ababa, 9 June - As the World Cup kicks off today, the event serves once again to highlight the close relationship between sport and development, offering a vast potential to tap into the euphoria created by the spectacle and channel it towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals. :: Read Full Story

United Nations and FIFA joint message for World Cup

Addis Ababa, 07 June 2006 - With billions of people worldwide following the World Cup, the event offers an unparalleled opportunity to raise awareness about the many significant contributions made by football and other sports towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

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:: UN and FIFA joint message

Poverty Reduction Strategies - a way to achieve the MDGs?Addis Ababa, 14 April 2006 - A recent meeting in the Egyptian capital Cairo has again put the spotlight on the ability of national poverty reduction strategies (PRS) to help African countries attain the Millennium Development Goals.:: Read Full Story