As an expression of the commitment of Jordan to human development as a fundamental objective, Jordan has signed the Millennium Declaration with the set of 8 goals and 18 targets.

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) encapsulate the basic aspirations for a better world.  Achieving the MDGs within the lifespan of this generation would mean that between 1990 and 2015, we halve income poverty and hunger; guarantee primary education for all girls and boys; reduce by two third a child’s risk of dying before age five; reduce by three quarters a woman’s risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes; stop and reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis; protect the ecosystem and biodiversity; and ensure that developed countries grant more aid, fairer trade and steeper debt relief.

It is the first country status report on Jordan’s progress towards the Millennium Development Goals and will be followed with interim reports on a regular basis. It gives an overview of advancements in the country as well as what challenges remain for reaching the targets by 2015.

The event will include speeches by Ms. Christine McNab, UN Resident Coordinator and Dr. Bassem Awadallah, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation. 

Government officials, members of the Upper and the Lower House of Parliament, the international community, heads of Associations, NGOs, Media, development professionals and the private sector will attend the launch.