As the deadline for the MDGs hovers, countries have been trying to accelerate progress to meet the set goals. But according to the Global Monitor Report (GMR) 2013 that was released at the end of April, only four of the 21 MDG targets or sub targets have been met worldwide.
The MDGs reflect the basic needs of all citizens, and governments are expected to be aiming to meet them fully in both urban and rural areas. Still resources are scarce, and priorities must be set in most countries. Priority among the different MDG goals is given depending on the local realities of the different countries. 
The four MDG targets that have already been met are MDG 1. A, which is halving extreme poverty,   two targets, C and D of MDG 7 which are access to safe drinking water and improving the lives of slum dwellers and MDG 3. A, which is gender parity in primary and secondary education. Add a comment