• A Midpoint Look at the MDGs (2007)
• Challenges and Opportunities in Each Region (2005)
• Will Each Region Reach Its Goals? (2005)

Will Each Region Reach Its Goals?

September 2005—In the chart below, check out how each region is doing in its achievement of the MDGs. They key to the symbols is below it. Learn more about the challenges and achievements of each region in its fight against poverty

Here is a key to the symbols used in the chart below:

indicates that most countries in the designated region are likely to reach main MDG targets by 2015.
indicates progress is being made, but reaching the target is unlikely for most countries.
indicates little or no progress being recorded, or unsatisfactory levels compared to global standards.

	Latin America and the Caribbean	Sub-Saharan Africa	Middle East and North Africa	East Europe and Central Asia	South Asia	East Asia and Pacific
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Achieve universal primary education
Promote gender equality and empower women
Reduce child mortality
Improve maternal health
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
Ensure environmental sustainability

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