MDG8: Develop a global partnership for development

‘Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.’

Acts 4:32

Official development assistance stands at 0.31 per cent of the combined national income of developed countries, still far short of the 0.7 per cent UN target.

Target 1: Address the special needs of least developed countries, landlocked countries and small island developing states.

Target 2: Develop an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system.

Target 3: Deal comprehensively with developing countries' debt.

Target 4: Provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries.

Target 5: Make available new technologies, especially information and communications.

Youth Lead the Way in Interfaith Discussions

Organisations such as World Faith, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, and the Faiths Act Fellowship are encouraging youths from different faiths to lead the way in working together for the fulfillment of the MDGs. Harsha Shama and Frank Fredericks, a Hindu Brit and a Christian American, share their experiences here.

How the MDGs have helped Africa

Click here to read an interview with John McArthur, former deputy direction and manager of United Nations' Millennium Project and C.E.O. of the  Millennium Promise, on how the MDGs have helped Africa.  He also talks about public/private cooperation, and on how coalition projects are helping society and governments to achieve the MDGs.

Shake the World

Shake the World is a global movement started in South Africa aiming to provide positive energy and hope for achieving the MDGs. They provide advice, stories and fun tips and tricks designed to inspire hope and creativity. Their new MDG bracelet campaign launched last Friday; click here for a press release about the event.

Millenium Villages Project – the debate continues…

Does the Millenium Villages Project model a formula for long-term success, or does it represent a false façade for development? Read the pros and cons of the MVP in this article from the Guardian’s blog…

Open Government Partnership

The nations of the UN have launched a new initiative in order to promote transparency, empower citizens and fight corruption.  Participating governments have all signed a high-level declaration to which they’ll be held accountable.

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Partnerships to improve healthcare

International Organisation the Gavi Alliance works to decrease child mortality through the availability of immunisations and medicines.  This short video clip demonstrates how their use of global partnerships, in accordance with MDG8, is making this possible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAu3mmqzxS8

Kenyan Village Provides Model for Partnership

 A millennium village works together to provide education, work and environmental stability for the whole community.  Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJa7k47I3pg