Full Coverage: MDGs

30.04.2008 A discussion paper by WaterAid, Creating user-friendly water and sanitation services for the disabled, takes a look at the social, technical, financial and policy barriers faced by the disabled in meeting water and sanitation needs in Nepal. The document recommends designing proper technologies to facilitate their access to basic services.

24.04.2008 WASHINGTON, Apr 24 (OneWorld) - Recording artist Shakira and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown joined forces this week with millions of students and teachers around the globe calling for redoubled efforts to allow children to attend school.

24.04.2008 Even as UNESCOÂ’s latest report pans India for lagging behind in the race for achieving education for all by 2015, experts gathered in the capital weigh up the nationally sponsored Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. Exclusion and discrimination remain core challenges as millions of children remain outside its fold, is the verdict.

22.04.2008 International Chamber of Commerce, UNDP and the International Business Leaders Forum invite nominations for 2008 World Business and Development Awards in support of Millennium Development Goals. The awards recognise the contribution of the private sector through business activities that lead to progress in achieving one or more of the MDGs.

19.04.2008 Figures compiled by WaterAid disprove the government's claims of providing safe drinking water to over 90% of population. India has yet to do more to reach the Millennium Development Goals in this sector as millions continue to suffer from contaminated water-borne diseases.

18.04.2008 Female community health workers are saving young lives in the country by providing key services and interventions to pregnant women and children. While NepalÂ’s success in reducing child mortality puts it on track to achieve Millennium Development Goal 4, neonatal mortality remains a challenge with over 50% less than one month old babies dying.

09.04.2008 Despite IndiaÂ’s ambitious National Rural Health Mission in action, rural health services remain poor, lacking infrastructure, staff and essential medicines, with funds pouring into private healthcare. At a recent meet at the capital, policymakers, experts, activists and the media examined the lacunae and discussed future strategies.

04.04.2008 Access to safe water and sanitation can be ensured through effective advocacy and planning by involving grassroots voices, says WaterAid's Advocacy Source Book. The book is a useful resource for monitoring policies and programmes in the context of Millennium Development Goals on water and sanitation.