Global Monitoring Report 2009

The global financial crisis is imperiling attainment of the 2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and creating an emergency for development.

The Global Monitoring Report 2009 (GMR) warns that, although the first goal of halving extreme poverty by 2015 from its 1990 level is still reachable based on current projections, risks abound.

Highlights

Global Financial Crisis and Impact on Developing Countries Improving the Private Investment Climate for Recovery and Growth Leveraging the Private Sector Role in Human Development Scaling Up Aid to Poor Countries Pressing Ahead with Trade Openness International Financial Institutions: Crisis Response and Support for the Private Sector