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Summary of "Unfinished Business: Mobilizing New Efforts to Achieve the 2015 Millennium Development Goals"

Core Content

The document outlines the progress made toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2010, five years before the 2015 deadline, and highlights the urgent need to intensify efforts to meet these targets. It emphasizes the impact of the global economic crisis on development progress, the challenges remaining in achieving the MDGs, and the role of the World Bank Group (WBG) in supporting developing countries. The report also underscores the importance of climate change, technology access, and international cooperation in the pursuit of the MDGs.

Main Points

Progress to Date

• Poverty Reduction: Significant progress has been made in reducing poverty, especially in East Asia and Latin America, but Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains far behind despite growth.
• Education: Gender parity in primary education has been achieved in many developing countries, and the target for universal primary education is on track for some regions.
• Health: Maternal and child health have seen some improvement, but progress is uneven and insufficient to meet MDG targets. SSA has the highest child mortality rate, with 50% of all child deaths in this age group occurring in the region.
• Water and Sanitation: Access to improved water sources has increased, but sanitation coverage remains low and the global target for MDG 7 is unlikely to be met.
• HIV/AIDS: While there has been a reduction in HIV prevalence in some regions, the epidemic continues to pose significant challenges, especially in SSA, where women are disproportionately affected.
• Infrastructure: The World Bank Group (WBG) has contributed to infrastructure development, including roads, railroads, bridges, and health facilities, benefiting millions of people.

Challenges Ahead

• Global Economic Crisis: The crisis has reversed progress on several MDGs, increasing poverty and threatening to undermine gains in education, health, and sanitation.
• Climate Change: Climate change poses a major threat to development, increasing costs and reducing resilience, especially in SSA and small island states.
• Sustainable Development: Achieving the broader goals of sustainable development and environmental protection remains a challenge, particularly in the context of climate change.
• Global Partnership: There is a need for renewed international commitments to development, including increased aid, trade liberalization, and access to technology and essential drugs.
• Fragile States: Countries affected by conflict and fragility have made the least progress toward the MDGs, highlighting the need for targeted support.

World Bank Group Contributions

• The WBG has played a critical role in achieving the MDGs through its financial and knowledge services, including the International Development Association (IDA), which provides concessional loans to the poorest countries.
• IDA lending has increased to over $106 billion in FY09-10, supporting various development initiatives.
• Key achievements include:
  • Recruitment and training of over 3 million teachers
  • Construction of over 2 million classrooms
  • Distribution of 300 million textbooks
  • Provision of health services to over 47 million people
  • Immunization of 310 million children
  • Improved nutrition for 98 million children
  • Access to HIV treatment for 2 million people
  • Distribution of 813 million condoms
  • Construction of 23,000 health facilities and training of 1.8 million health personnel
  • Distribution of 33 million mosquito nets
  • Construction and maintenance of over 250,000 km of roads and 1,600 bridges
  • Access to improved water sources for 113 million people and 5.8 million sanitation facilities

Key Information

• Poverty Trends: By 2015, the global income poverty rate is projected to be 15%, well below the MDG target of 21%. However, the crisis has increased the number of people living in poverty.
• MDG 1 (Poverty): The post-crisis scenario shows a reduction in poverty, but the low-growth scenario indicates that the target may still be missed.
• MDG 4 (Child Mortality): The under-five mortality rate has declined, but it remains far from the target of a two-thirds reduction.
• MDG 5 (Maternal Health): Maternal mortality rates have decreased, but progress is uneven, especially in SSA, where the rate increased significantly.
• MDG 6 (HIV/AIDS): While the HIV epidemic has slowed, it remains a major obstacle to development, particularly in SSA.
• MDG 7 (Sanitation and Water): Access to improved water sources has improved, but sanitation coverage is still low.
• MDG 8 (Global Partnership): Aid commitments have fallen short of targets, and the Doha Round remains unresolved.

Conclusion

The report concludes that while progress has been made on several MDGs, the global economic crisis has set back development efforts significantly. The WBG has been instrumental in supporting development, but more resources and international cooperation are needed to achieve the 2015 targets. The report calls for a strong replenishment of IDA and a renewed commitment to the MDGs, especially for the poorest and most vulnerable countries.