Summary 1 Introduction 2 MDGs – a global framework 3 EU policy priorities & MDGs 4 Progress reviews in 2008 5 Concrete examples 6 Issues at stake 1

6. Issues at stake Bolivia

A global state of play South-East Asia: progress, although uneven Middle East and N. Africa: on track Latin America, Caribbean: on track except for poverty goal and environment Sub Saharan Africa: lags behind – largest proportion of poor (41%) A common feature: increasing inequalities 3

MDGS: great strengths and difficulties But in the end “who is clearly accountable for achieving the goals?” MDGs to be achieved globally, by region or nationally? Lack of progress due to a range of issues each depending on the contributions of different stakeholders Progress reports are distorted by the presence of countries with large population 4

…some uncertainties… No “magic” formula linking programmes’ objectives and MDGs No possibility to assess a donor contribution to a particular MDG indicator Frustration in terms of reporting of impact… …because donor contributions are measured in terms of inputs & inventory of actions 5

…and shifting from theory to action Some concrete steps Effective division of labour Make proposals country by country Use country systems Increase general & sector budget support Develop methods for better accountability Standard results indicators used in all projects/programs 6