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Nepal to Meet Access to Water MDG; UN Says

5 Apr 2013 - 09:58 by Local Press Report

KATHMANDU (NZweek) — Nepal is likely to achieve only four out of eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), according to a joint press statement released here on Friday by United Nations Development Program and the gov

Sri Lanka on Track to Meet MDGs

8 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Daily News (Sri Lanka)) — Sri Lanka is on track to reach the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and has already achieved the targets for water and sanitation for this year. Currently, 90 percent of the

Nepal Works to Meet Water, Sanitation MDGs by 2017

25 Oct 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

KATHMANDU, Nepal (Xinhua (China)) — The government of Nepal is working to meet the U.N. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on drinking water and sanitation by 2017. Meeting the MDGs would require the government to

Global Action Plan Adopted to Close "Serious Gaps" in Achieving MDGs

29 Sep 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

new yorK, ny, united states — Last week's UN Summit on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) concluded with adoption of a global action plan to

Global Action Plan Adopted to Close "Serious Gaps" in Achieving MDGs

29 Sep 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

new yorK, ny, united states — Last week's UN Summit on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) concluded with adoption of a global action plan to

Global Action Plan Adopted to Close "Serious Gaps" in Achieving MDGs

27 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

new yorK, ny, united states — Last week's UN Summit on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) concluded with adoption of a global action plan to

Global Action Plan Adopted to Close "Serious Gaps" in Achieving MDGs

27 Sep 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

new yorK, ny, united states — Last week's UN Summit on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) concluded with adoption of a global action plan to

AMCOW Vision 2025 Targets Water, Sanitation MDGs

9 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

CAPE TOWN (Leadership (Nigeria)) — The African Ministers' Council on Water's (AMCOW) Vision 2025 focuses on the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) related to water and sanitation, according to the final report of the Technical Ad

African Union Summit Focuses on Meeting Water, Sanitation MDGs in Africa

2 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

KAMPALA, Uganda — African nations must focus on sanitation to reduce childhood mortality and achieve the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets related to water and sanitation, according to the 15th African

World on Course to Meet MDG Water Targets, but Efforts Need to Be Accelerated

30 Jun 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

NEW DELHI, India — The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Report 2010, released last week by the United Nations, said the world will meet or even exceed the MDG target on drinking water by

World on Course to Meet MDG Water Targets, but Efforts Need to Be Accelerated

30 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

NEW DELHI, India — The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Report 2010, released last week by the United Nations, said the world will meet or even exceed the MDG target on drinking water by

World on Course to Meet MDG Water Targets, but Efforts Need to Be Accelerated

28 Jun 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

NEW DELHI, India — The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Report 2010, released last week by the United Nations, said the world will meet or even exceed the MDG target on drinking water by

World on Course to Meet MDG Water Targets, but Efforts Need to Be Accelerated

28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

NEW DELHI, India — The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Report 2010, released last week by the United Nations, said the world will meet or even exceed the MDG target on drinking water by

Gambia on Track to Meet Water MDGs

14 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

GAMBIA, BANJUL (The Daily Observer (Gambia)) — The Gambia is on track to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) related to water supply, according to Minister of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters Lamin Kabba Bajo.

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Help Ghana Achieve MDGs

7 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

GHANA, ACCRA — At a one-day meeting in Accra late last month, the European Union reaffirmed its commitment to enabling Ghana and other nations to achieve their water, sanitation and hygiene MDGs.

Grange Says Jamaica on Target for MDGs

26 May 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report

JAMAICA, KINGSTON (The Jamaica Gleaner) — Jamaican Minister of Sport and Culture Olivia Grange said the country is committed to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for environmental sustainability.

Water Expert Refutes WHO Report on Progress Toward Meeting Water MDG

5 May 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

PARIS, France — One of the world's leading authorities on water management, Professor Asit Biswas, has called the World Health Organization's claim that the world is on course to meet its MDG for water "baloney."

Water Expert Refutes WHO Report on Progress Toward Meeting Water MDG

5 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

PARIS, France — One of the world's leading authorities on water management, Professor Asit Biswas, has called the World Health Organization's claim that the world is on course to meet its MDG for water "baloney."

Water Expert Refutes WHO Report on Progress Toward Meeting Water MDG

3 May 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

PARIS, France — One of the world's leading authorities on water management, Professor Asit Biswas, has called the World Health Organization's claim that the world is on course to meet its MDG for water "baloney.'

Water Expert Refutes WHO Report on Progress Toward Meeting Water MDG

3 May 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

PARIS, France — o ne of the world's leading authorities on water management, Professor Asit Biswas, has called the World Health Organization's claim that the world is on course to meet its MDG for water "baloney."

India Achieves MDG for Drinking Water

26 Apr 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

NEW DELHI, India — he Indian government said it has achieved the milestone set for the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) for drinking water, providing 84 percent of its rural population with access to improved

East Asian Countries Renew Commitment to MDG Sanitation Targets

8 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen East Asian governments renewed pledges to take action to reach the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target of halving the number of people without access to

Reduction of Forests, C02 Threaten MDGs

24 Feb 2010 - 16:01 by Local Press Report

Mexico, MEXICO CITY (Caribbean Net News) — Continuing reduction of forest areas and increases in C02 emissions in the region are preventing Latin American countries from meeting the seventh Millennium Development Goal (MDG7) on environmental

Indonesia Unlikely to Meet MDGs for Water

1 Jun 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

Indonesia, JAKARTA (Jakarta Post (Indonesia)) — Indonesia is unlikely to meet the goals for the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the government said last week. Director General of Water Resources at the Public Works

Brazil Set to Reach MDGs on Water, Slip on Sanitation

16 Dec 2008 - 08:17 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Brazil, BRASILIA — Brazil is set to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) established by the United Nations with regard to drinking water access, but the country could face difficulties

Costa Rica Exceeds MDGs for Potable Water, But Quality Issues Remain

18 Nov 2008 - 07:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Costa Rica, SAN PEDRO — c osta Rica has exceeded Goal 10 of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as it has reduced by 50 percent the number of people without access to potable water.

Indonesia Targets Piped Water for 10 Million Households

29 Sep 2008 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Indonesia, JAKARTA — Indonesia has unveiled plans to provide piped water to 10 million households within the next five years as part of its commitment to meet the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on

UNSG Says World Making Insufficient Efforts on Water

10 Sep 2008 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Spain, ZARAGOZA — u N Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has urged countries to step up efforts to reach their water and sanitation Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets.