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The last goal is in some ways the most significant: without key partnerships between rich and poor countries, the previous seven goals may not be achievable. Great opportunities for growth and development exist in today's fast-changing global economy, but many poor countries have been left behind, lacking access to new technologies as well as the resources to participate in the globalization process.
In order to achieve these goals, a new global partnership for development—based on stronger policies, good governance and a real sense of shared responsibility—among stakeholders in both rich and poor countries is imperative. Support provided by such partnerships would be most effective in reducing poverty when it is given to poor countries with good economic policies and sound governance. But in some cases, aid is tied to purchases of goods and services approved by the donor country. Such restrictions reduce the chance for sustained progress and set conditions on universal responsibility for the gain of personal profit. Goal 8 suggests the elimination of such conditions. It also advocates for easing the burden of debt on Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) and for reducing barriers to trade between developed and underdeveloped countries. Targets: Develop further an open trading and financial system that includes a commitment to good governance, development and poverty reduction—nationally and internationally. Address the least developed countries’ special needs, and the special needs of landlocked and small-island developing states.Deal comprehensively with developing countries’ debt problems.Develop decent and productive work for youth.In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries.In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies—especially information and communications technologies.Useful links World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organisation committed to improving the state of the world. The Forum provides a collaborative framework for the world's leaders to address global issues. UN Global Compact
The Global Compact is an international initiative that brings companies together with UN agencies, labor and civil society to support nine principles in the areas of human rights, labor and the environment. Through collective action, it seeks to advance responsible corporate citizenship so that business can be part of the solution to the challenges of globalization. World Summit on the Information Society
The World Summit on the Information Society will bring together heads of state, executive heads of United Nations agencies, industry leaders, non-governmental organizations, media representatives and civil society in a single high-level event in 2005. The role of the various partners is to ensure smooth coordination of the practical establishment of the information society around the globe. DATA
Debt, AIDS, Trade in Africa (DATA) is an organisation which aims to raise awareness about the crises of rampant poverty, overburdened economies, and AIDS in Africa. DATA calls upon the governments of the world's wealthiest nations to respond quickly and generously to this emergency.
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