Which of the following was NOT included in the Millennium Development Goals?
- AEradicate poverty and hunger
- BAchieve universal primary education
- CPromote gender equality and women’s empowerment
- DAchieve a Double economic growth rate
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Correct answer: (d) Achieve a Double economic growth rate
Explanation
Based on the Millennium Declaration signed in September 2000 by 189 UN member countries, the United Nations announced 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), to be achieved by member countries by year 2015. The 8 MDGs were— (1) Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, (2) Achieve universal primary education, (3) Promote gender equality and empower women, (4) Reduce child mortality, (5) Improve maternal health, (6) Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other major diseases, (7) Ensure environmental sustainability, and (8) Develop a global partnership for development. It is noteworthy that for the period 2016 to 2030, the UNDP set Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with 17 goals.