Asia and the Pacific have made good progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), though greater effort is needed to meet some important targets.
In the meantime, a vision for transforming the region after 2015 is already emerging.
NEWS
Future Development Goals Target an End to Poverty by 2030 - Study
New goals are needed for a global blueprint for development aiming to end poverty by 2030.
REPORT
Asia-Pacific Aspirations: Perspectives for a Post-2015 Development Agenda
Areas for accelerated action, challenges, and regional development priorities beyond 2015.
FEATURE
12 Things to Know about MDGs in Asia and the Pacific
Two years before the 2015 deadline, developing Asia shows mixed progress in achieving MDGs targets.
PUBLICATION
Addressing the Range of Perspectives Across Asia and the Pacific
This paper suggests a framework for setting a new generation of goals and proposes an intergovernmental approach to implementation.
BLOG
What comes after the MDGs?
A global debate on a new development agenda ensues as the MDGs expire in 2015.
PUBLICATION
Setting a Development Agenda for Asia and the Pacific in the Post-MDG Era
An assessment of how Asia and the Pacific countries are advancing the MDGs.
NEWS
Multilateral Development Institutions Support a Robust Vision for Development in Post-2015
Seven multilateral organizations issue a joint appeal to support the end of extreme poverty.
PUBLICATION
Strategic Thinking to Achieve Water MDGs
The MDGs have put water and sanitation at the center of the global agenda for fighting poverty.
VIDEO
Counting Down: Asia and the Millennium Development Goals
The important role of infrastructure in meeting the MDGs.
PUBLICATION
Health in the Post-2015 Development Agenda for Asia and the Pacific
Supporting a post-2015 health agenda in ADB's developing member countries.
PUBLICATION
Asia Water Watch 2015
Are countries in Asia on track to meet target 10 of the Millennium Development Goals?