Leaders set ambitious goals to better the world by 2030. They’ve made little progress
In 2015, global leaders established goals aimed at reducing inequality, ending hunger and expanding education by 2030. More than a decade later, the world has made limited progress toward many of the commitments, according to the supplied report.
Global leaders set goals in 2015 to reduce inequality, end hunger and boost education by 2030.
More than a decade later, the world is not close to achieving much of what was promised, according to the report.
THE QUESTIONS THIS EVENT LEAVES BEHIND
What conditions have prevented stronger progress toward the 2030 goals?
Which commitments have received the least attention or resources?
How should responsibility for the limited progress be distributed among global leaders?
What would change if the goals were extended beyond 2030?
Who is most affected by the failure to meet these commitments?
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