Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development
This final goal recognizes that these goals will not be achieved by one nation alone. These goals cannot be achieved by citizens, churches, and civil society alone--they require not only the cooperation but the leadership of governments. These goals will not be achieved while unfair trade practices make it impossible for farmers in Mali to sell cotton at a fair price. These goals will not be achieved if governments of impoverished nations don't vehemently fight corruption and establish transparency. These goals will not be achieved while countries in Africa continue to pay more in debt than they receive in aid. Target 1: Address the special needs of least developed countries, landlocked countries and small island developing states. Target 2: Develop further an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system. Target 3: Deal comprehensively with developing countries' debt. Target 4: In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries. Target 5: In cooperation with the private sector, make available benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications.
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"We call on all governments to do public justice...We urge governments and pledge ourselves...to bring justice to the poor and oppressed" (Our World Belongs to God, Sec. 53)