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The United Nations issued a stark warning in its annual report, revealing that only 17% of its 169 targets aimed at improving global living conditions by 2030 are on track. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the report's findings, describing them as indicative of a global failure.
Guterres underscored that despite adopting comprehensive development goals in 2015, including eradicating poverty and achieving gender equality, progress has been slow and uneven. Nearly half of the targets show minimal or moderate advancements, with over one-third stagnating or regressing.
The report highlighted the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, which exacerbated global poverty by pushing an additional 23 million people into extreme poverty and causing hunger to affect over 100 million more in 2022 compared to 2019. Guterres condemned these outcomes as unacceptable in a world with abundant resources and technology.
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Economic disparities also drew attention, with per-capita GDP growth in half of the world's vulnerable nations lagging behind that of advanced economies for the first time this century. The report noted that nearly 60% of countries faced elevated food prices in 2022, posing challenges to food security.
Education and gender equality goals have seen mixed results. While 58% of students globally achieve basic reading proficiency by the end of primary school, recent assessments indicate declining math and reading scores in many countries. Progress towards gender parity remains slow, with significant barriers such as child marriage, violence against women, and restricted reproductive rights persisting.
Amid these challenges, the report highlighted some positive developments, including expanded global access to mobile broadband and increased renewable energy capacity. Advances in medical treatments, such as new malaria vaccines, and improvements in education for girls were also noted as hopeful signs.
Despite these bright spots, Guterres stressed the urgent need for accelerated action. He called for an end to conflicts worldwide and a shift in resources from military spending towards investments in sustainable development and peacebuilding. Climate action and digital transformation were identified as crucial pathways to achieving these goals.
Addressing the financial gap, estimated at $4 trillion annually for developing countries to meet sustainable development targets, Guterres urged enhanced international cooperation. He proposed measures to alleviate debt burdens, expand financial assistance, and bolster the lending capacity of global development banks.
In conclusion, Guterres emphasized the importance of fulfilling global commitments to eradicate poverty, protect the environment, and ensure inclusivity. He urged world leaders to prioritize sustainable development and equitable recovery strategies to build a resilient future for all.
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