Millennium Development Goals Indicators

A framework of 8 goals, 18 targets and 48 indicators to measure progress towards the Millennium Development goals was adopted by a consensus of experts from the United Nations Secretariat and International Monetary Fund, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the World Bank. Each indicator is linked to the millennium data series as well as to background series related to the target in question. Click here

MDG Monitor

The MDG Monitor shows how countries are progressing in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With the 2015 target date fast approaching, it is more important than ever to understand where the goals are on track, and where additional efforts and support are needed, both globally and at the country level. The MDG Monitor is designed as a tool for policymakers, development practitioners, journalists, students and others to:

• TRACK progress through interactive maps and country-specific profiles
• LEARN about countries' challenges and achievements and get the latest news
• SUPPORT organizations working on the MDGs around the world

World Development Indicators

Various countries have made progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, but some regions are lagging behind. The World Development Indicators (WDI) is a premier annual compilation of data about development by the World Bank. The 2005 WDI includes more than 800 indicators in 83 tables organized in 6 sections: World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links.

African Development Bank Website

This site includes the most recent research and studies on MDGs that have been conducted by the African Development Bank. A list of key existing policy and strategy papers is given.

Operationalizing pro poor Growth Research Program: Lessons and Insights from 14 Countries

The study, commissioned by  Agence Française de Développement, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung, U.K. Department for International Development and the World Bank presents evidence that underscores the importance of promoting strong and sustained growth as part of any pro-poor growth strategy. But at the same time, it also demonstrates the need to implement policies that enhance the ability of poor households to participate in growth.