With only six years to go to 2015, the MDG track record is mixed. Important progress has been made in some areas like primary school enrollment, child mortality and treatment for people living with AIDS, but many countries remain off track.
At its special planning session for the 2010 MDG Summit on Oct. 12, 2009, Professor Duflo briefed the United Nations General Assembly on seven highly cost effective interventions to reduce poverty. More than ever before, we have scientific evidence to guide global policy. Practical and proven interventions exist that can improve lives and if taken to scale, produce tangible and timely progress on the MDGs. Read more: the seven "best buys" to reach the MDGs
