Goal 8: Develop A Global Partnership For Development

Question 1

Reasons why goal 8 is important

Answer 1

• Developed countries are able to assist developing countries in improving their economies to better meet the needs of their people to improve living standards. This results in a reduction in the morbidity and mortality rates in the developing country.
• ODA is still required to address current health concerns, including the prevention and treatment of illnesses. (Provision of medicines to treat illnesses)
• ICT: medical info can be accessed quickly. Also promotes business and trade.

Question 2

Purpose

Answer 2

• To address the needs of the least developed countries through the provision of official development assistance.
• The provision of affordable medications and increasing access to information and communications technology.
  (In order to promote the economy in developing countries, the rules of trade must enable the least developed countries to competitively trade their goods on the global market)
• reducing the debt in developing countries