Africa/Global: Missing the MDG targets

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) look unlikely to be fulfilled. Current rates of progress in improving incomes, health and education across the world are too slow. Under-investment in basic social services by national governments and inadequate support from the international agencies has hampered advancements. Research from the United Nations Development Programme argues that the MDGs are all feasible and affordable but governments and international bodies need to spend more money if they are to be achieved.