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Philippines localities appeal for more spending to meet MDGs

Mayors tell conference organized by MDG-F that government and international community have not provided enough funds to help cities reduce poverty and hunger.
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Global poverty rate falling, says UN

Annual progress report on the MDGs shows the world is on track to end extreme poverty, but hunger target is still elusive.
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Ban Ki-Moon hails Spanish commitment to the MDGs

UN chief praises President Zapatero for his leadership in drive to reach anti-poverty goals. Spain is the main funder of the MDG Achievement Fund.
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UN: Women worldwide face limited access to justice and health care

More girls are going to school, but improvements in maternal health and equal access to the judicial system have stalled, creating profound roadblocks to female empowerment and gender ...
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UNDP helps developing countries tap into climate financing

Says poor countries receive only 10% of clean energy investments.
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MDG-F funding water and sanitation projects in Honduras

20 projects will improve quality of life in 12 municipalities.
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Bolivia launches plan to lower child and maternal mortality

Meeting MDGs requires extending health network to remote areas.
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