Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education

Question 1

Reasons why goal 2 is important

Answer 1

Education promotes literacy, which leads to greater employment prospects, thereby increasing levels of income. It allows people to improve standard of living and develop to full potential. Higher literacy rates in developing countries corresponds with economic growth.

Question 2

Purpose

Answer 2

• To provide all boys and girls in developing countries with access to primary schooling to improve literacy and numeracy skills.
• Also offers opportunities to gain the skills and knowledge to engage in health-promoting behaviours.