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12 Pillars for the Transformation of Asia and the Pacific Region

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20 September 2013

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Asia and the Pacific has made good progress towards the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), though the region will still need to make greater efforts if it is to meet some important targets.

News Release: Future Development Goals Target an End to Poverty by 2030 - Study

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