Student Engagement Resources International Development The Millennium Development Goals II

1. Student Engagement Resources International Development The Millennium Development Goals II The Millennium Development Goals II A year after the 2011 MDG report, we can now look at the progress that has been made in accomplishing these goals. Furthermore, we can see what still still lacking and specific factors that may be hampering the process. Link MDG Report 2012 Type: Article Duration: 30 minutes Materials Needed: None Preparation: Discussion points Discussion Questions You may use the following questions to help facilitate a discussion after reading the article mentioned above. In what goals have we made significant progress in? Though the global poverty rate at $1.25 a days decreased, what factors are proving to be difficult to overcome in order to see more of a change? What is “vulnerable employment” and how can it be an indicator of poverty and hunger? How have the indicators for universal primary education helpful in measuring gender equality? How has education been closely linked to many of the MDG’s (i.e. Goals 4-6) After assessing the 2012 MDG report, what is your impression of the MDG’s now? What concerns do you have? Go Further As there is more to be done, see what other plans the UNDP has here.