004 - Disparities and Change Part Two

Syllabus Point

Examine (AO3) the progress made in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in poverty reduction, education and health.

Key Terminology

• Millennium Development Goals
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Emerging economy

Define the words above using the 'Command Term' posters in the classroom, your 'Geography Course Companion' textbook by Nagle and Cooke and the useful links below.

Useful Links

• Millennium Development Goals
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Define: Emerging Economy

Activity One - Describe

Using the youtube clips and the useful links below answer the questions.

1. Describe the millennium development goals which are directly linked to reducing poverty, increasing access to education and health care using the youtube clip above and the first useful link.
2. How successful have the goals been? Remember to use data in your answers. Use the second youtube clip and the remaining links.

Useful Links

• UN Millennium Development Goals
• The Guardian - What have the Millennium Development Goals achieved?
• News Security Beat - How successful were the goals?
• UN Millennium Development Goals Report 2015