Matlievska, Margarita (2009) Report on the progress towards the millennium development goals. [Project]
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Abstract
This is the second Report of the Republic of Macedonia on the Millennium Development Goals. The
Report assesses progress achieved to date against the national targets which were adjusted and defi ned
in the fi rst Report of the Republic of Macedonia on the Millennium Development Goals published
in 2005. Working on achieving these targets, Republic of Macedonia confi rms its commitment and
contribution towards reaching the global Millennium Development Goals.
The development and publishing of this document is a way to stir up and streamline public debate
towards the specifi c development priorities on national and on regional levels.
The Millennium Development Goals off er a comprehensive approach in defi ning and monitoring the
development agenda of the country. They enable a focus on the key areas and policies supporting
achievement of the Government priorities for improving the citizen’s living standards and development
of the economy, for providing quality education and healthcare for all, for enabling equal opportunities
of women and men, as well as for environmental protection. In brief, the achievement of the national
targets ensures a comprehensive and sustainable approach for human development.
The second Millennium Development Goals Report shows that in the period covered in the Report,
Republic of Macedonia achieved some progress in the social and economic areas. The economic
parameters show growth of the GDP, infl ow of foreign direct investments, as well as some reduction in
unemployment. The parameters concerning maternal and child health demonstrate an upward trend and
there has been some progress regarding the environmental protection. However, progress in reducing
poverty and social disparities, as well as disparities between various vulnerable groups has been slow
and further eff orts are needed to reach the planned targets. This Report provides detailed analyses
of all of the above and a variety of other aspects, with relevant conclusions and recommendations
on measures that could contribute to meeting the Millennium Development Goals as set out at the
national level.
In this context it is very important to strengthen the mechanisms intensifying economic and social
reforms in Macedonia with the people at the focus of such reforms. In parallel, this approach will
strengthen the confi dence in the democratic governance. Promoting tighter economic and social
bonds will increase the impression of security in people and thus contribute to reducing poverty and
to implementation of the social inclusion strategies so as to ensure equal access of all citizens to jobs,
health and education.
The Government of the Republic of Macedonia is confi dent that it is on the right path to eff ectuating
the reforms and it is equally dedicated to achievement of the EU integration priorities. Considering that
the relevant MDG indicators are largely concordant with the EU economic and social cohesion policies,
I would like to underline that meeting the requirements for EU membership means, at the same time, a
step forward to achieving the Millennium Goals.
Finally, we remain committed to regular monitoring and to achieving progress in reaching the national
targets for the Millennium Development Goals. In this respect, the cooperation with all UN Agencies
and Programmes trough projects being implemented in diff erent areas is of special importance. The
involvement and joint eff orts of the relevant social actors in all three sectors – the government (on
central and local levels), the private sector and the civil society are equally important.
The Millennium Development Goals represent results.
| Item Type: | Project |
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| Subjects: | Social Sciences > Economics and business |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Economics |
| Depositing User: | Margarita Matlievska |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jul 2013 11:31 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2013 11:31 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/6756 |
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