Mdgs Quotes

• The MDGs have been a fundamental framework for global development. A clear agenda, with measurable goals and targets, and a common vision have been crucial for this success. There is now an expectation around the world that sooner, rather than later, all these goals can and must be achieved.

  Sha Zukang

  Common Vision, Goal, Expectations

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• The MDGs have been useful in moving human rights and development discourse together and in highlighting the need for greater accountability at all levels.

  Mary Robinson

  Moving, Rights, Accountability

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• Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order to reach the MDGs.

  Anna Lindh

  Responsibility, Government, Order

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• The international community must offer short-term emergency measures to meet critical needs. But it must also make longer-term investments to promote food production and agricultural development, enhance food security and maintain and accelerate momentum towards the MDGs.

  Ban Ki-moon

  Community, Needs, Momentum

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• Achieving the MDGs is not optional; it is an essential investment in a safer, more human and prosperous world

  Kofi Annan

  Essentials, World, Investment

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