Part 1:

Out of the 8 MDGs for developing nations which do you believe is the most pressing? Justify your answer.

1. Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty

2. Achieve Universal Primary Education

3. Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

4. Reduce Child Mortality

5. Improve Maternal Health

6. Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and other diseases

7. Ensure Environmental Sustainability

8. Develop a Global Partnership for Development

Part 2:

• Select one (1) developing country, and discuss the fundamental actions that the leadership of the selected country is - or is not - taking to improve the living standards of its people. Next, using this same country, cite one (1) specific example of progress or regress that its government is making in terms of the economy, the political system, and the environment.
• How do you believe that the MDGs will help developing and aiding nations focus their efforts?