UN: Monitoring the millennium development goals … online

The MDG Monitor is a UN sponsored website that shows how countries are progressing in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals in real time. Designed as a tool for policymakers, development practitioners, journalists, students it is also the place to go to find out all there is to know about the Millennium Declaration?s eight goals.

The MDG Monitor website is maintained by the United Nations and presents official figures from the official MDG Indicators database. The statistics presented are compiled by specialized agencies within their area of expertise. They are drawn from data provided by national Governments to the UN international statistical system, and usually adjusted for comparability.

With the 2015 target date fast approaching, it is more important than ever to understand where the goals are on track, and where additional efforts and support are needed, both globally and at the country level.

On the MDG monitor website you will be able to:

• Track progress through interactive maps and country-specific profiles
• Learn about countries' challenges and achievements and get the latest news
• Support organizations working on the MDGs around the world

More info:
www.mdgmonitor.org