2010-08-18
This publication aims to inform and mobilise parliamentarians to make interventions on climate change issues and bring policies and legislations, which can potentially address the climate mishaps. It attempts to inform policy makers about several aspects of climate change and human development, and calls upon them to act towards an improved policy response.
2010-08-18
This policy booklet attempts to bring women's and children's health to the attention of Parliamentarians, with detailed policy recommendations and actions on how progress can be made towards the international commitments spelled out in the MDGs on maternal health, child mortality and gender equality.
2010-08-17
The Institute for Environment Development (IED) organized several idea sharing meetings for initiation of local level MDG achievement in lagging regions of Bangladesh. As an immediate outcome, a joint committee, consisting of community leaders and service providers, discussed minimising gaps and addressing challenges to implementation. This was held in Sirajgonj on 7 August 2010 where a young MP announced a concrete plan of action.
Image: MP giving speech
2010-07-01
This list is the Millennium Campaign's response to the recent G8/G20 meeting that took place in Toronto, Canada. It lauds some commitments made by the committee, but also emphasizes the need to address areas that have been overlooked
2010-06-28
This is the UN in Indonesia e-newsletter for May-June 2010. It describes the many initiatives throughout the country that are working towards the Millennium Development Goals.
2010-06-28
Lack of teachers, textbooks and education related necessities is an ongoing problem in the Philippines and many say the Arroyo government is to blame. The administration is said to be leaving behind a shortage amounting to P91.54 billion.
2010-06-22
This report, issued by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the United Nations Millennium Campaign, finds that, in absolute terms, many of the world’s poorest countries are making the most overall progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
2010-06-01
This brief provides a quick summary and analysis of contraception usage in the Philippines. It identifies the problem as low usage and as a result, unwanted pregnancies. From this, it defines the need for usage and the barriers to be overcome to realise it.
2010-05-14
This ODI briefing paper argues for a concerted efforts towards equitable development as the key to achieving MDGs. A particular emphasis is put on closing the gap between 'have-nots' and 'haves'.
2010-05-11
This is report that provides an annual overview and analysis of health statistics of World Health Organization's (WHO) 193 member countries.
