https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=mdgs&parent=governanceMDGs RSS feeds.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:52:52 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/celebrity-reflections-africa-s-fight-malaria/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/celebrity-reflections-africa-s-fight-malaria/UNICEF’s goodwill ambassador reflects on Africa’s malaria success story and how done to beat the disease. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:34:11 GMT+0000Alberto Lenyhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/editorials/post-2015-chance-for-a-step-change-in-african-science-education-1/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/editorials/post-2015-chance-for-a-step-change-in-african-science-education-1/Those who champion science should start planning how to deliver improvements in African higher education now. Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:04:19 GMT+0000Nick Ishmael Perkinshttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/kenyan-universities-to-get-new-chairs-for-research-priorities/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/kenyan-universities-to-get-new-chairs-for-research-priorities/The Research Chairs programme will target priorities such as health and agriculture at Kenyan universities. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 05:02:43 GMT+0000George Achiahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/india-s-shift-to-inclusive-innovation-is-a-model-to-follow-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/india-s-shift-to-inclusive-innovation-is-a-model-to-follow-ssa/Inclusive, affordable innovation — as exemplified in India — can help meet development goals, an OECD conference hears. Thu, 3 Jan 2013 05:59:27 GMT+0000Munyaradzi Makonihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/donors-renew-programme-for-african-women-researchers-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/donors-renew-programme-for-african-women-researchers-ssa/Women agricultural researchers in 11 Sub-Saharan countries will benefit from a second phase of the AWARD programme. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:55:28 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/more-detailed-data-needed-to-tackle-hunger-in-mali-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/more-detailed-data-needed-to-tackle-hunger-in-mali-ssa/Research shows that data from national household surveys provide more accurate assessment of hunger in Mali. Wed, 9 May 2012 04:36:13 GMT+0000Diénéba Dèmehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/african-water-atlas-launched-in-french-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/african-water-atlas-launched-in-french-ssa/A French version of an African water atlas was launched at World Water Week, boosting the continent's capacity for water management. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:49:19 GMT+0000Théodore Kouadiohttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/fellowships-for-african-women-scientists-a-big-hit-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/fellowships-for-african-women-scientists-a-big-hit-ssa/A mentoring scheme for African women in agricultural science has been inundated with applications. Wed, 7 Sep 2011 05:51:37 GMT+0000Maina Waruruhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/market-approach-to-aid-means-death-for-millions-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/market-approach-to-aid-means-death-for-millions-ssa/Even though aid alone can't solve all Africa's problems, it underpins a burgeoning number of success stories, argues DATA's Jamie Drummond. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:50:23 GMT+0000Jamie Drummondhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/time-for-a-grand-rethink-of-grand-aid-plans-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/time-for-a-grand-rethink-of-grand-aid-plans-ssa/Aid donors should re-think their self-appointed role as saviours of the poor, and try more modest and realistic approaches, argues William Easterly. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:55:06 GMT+0000William Easterlyhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/uk-chief-science-central-to-development-strategy-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/uk-chief-science-central-to-development-strategy-ssa/The prime minister of the United Kingdom has urged the global scientific community to use its skills in solving development problems. Thu, 2 Aug 2007 05:33:43 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/developing-countries-need-support-to-tackle-mdgs-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/developing-countries-need-support-to-tackle-mdgs-ssa/Nations need support to monitor the Millennium Development Goals, says Sarah B. Macfarlane. But there is progress, argues Paul Cheung. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:03:34 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/un-hunger-targets-may-increase-water-burden-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/un-hunger-targets-may-increase-water-burden-ssa/Developing countries need a huge increase in water supply if they are to meet the Millennium Development Goal on hunger, say researchers. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:11:50 GMT+0000Wagdy Sawahelhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/mdgs-need-better-evaluation-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/mdgs-need-better-evaluation-ssa/Poor quality data makes charting progress towards the Millennium Development Goals impossible, says a Nature editorial. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:12:28 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/developing-countries-may-fail-mdg-sanitation-targe-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/developing-countries-may-fail-mdg-sanitation-targe-ssa/Developing countries may fail to meet the Millennium Development Goals' sanitation targets because they lack civil engineering capacity. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:31:34 GMT+0000Hepeng Jiahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/communication-is-key-to-development-say-experts-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/communication-is-key-to-development-say-experts-ssa/An effective communications strategy is key for projects to achieve the millennium development goals, said delegates at a meeting last week. Wed, 1 Nov 2006 04:35:40 GMT+0000Wagdy Sawahelhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/ending-poverty-one-village-at-a-time-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/ending-poverty-one-village-at-a-time-ssa/Can a handful of African villages achieve the Millennium Development Goals? Sarah Tomlin reports from Rwanda on how an aid project is acting locally for the global good. Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:04:11 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/physics-has-a-key-role-in-development/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/physics-has-a-key-role-in-development/Rwanda's science minister, Romain Murenzi highlights the contributions that physics can make to economic development. Mon, 16 Jan 2006 02:08:02 GMT+0000Romain Murenzihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/developing-nations-must-fight-chronic-diseases-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/developing-nations-must-fight-chronic-diseases-ssa/Governments in developing countries could save millions of lives each year by paying more attention to chronic diseases, say health specialists. Wed, 5 Oct 2005 10:38:25 GMT+0000Priya Shettyhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/editorials/how-scientific-are-the-millennium-development-go-ssa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/editorials/how-scientific-are-the-millennium-development-go-ssa/Last week, world leaders reconfirmed their commitment to meeting the UN Millennium Development Goals, increasing the need for the goals to be grounded in both scientific and political reality. Fri, 16 Sep 2005 03:33:41 GMT+0000