The Kingdom of Tonga is a signatory to the 2000 Millennium Declaration, the fundamental charter that unites nations on the MDGs. Tonga produced its first MDG status report in 2005, in order to provide, public information and the impetus for social mobilization necessary for the attainment of the MDGs.  Earlier in January this year, the second report was launched.

This second report provides a comprehensive review of MDG progress which will help renew and revitalize efforts to achieve the goals in Tonga and contribute to the development of national strategies and plans to promote a model of socio-economic development that is both equitable and sustainable.

The eight MDGs goals are:

1.      Goal 1 -  1 Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger

2.      Goal 2 - Achieve Universal Basic Education

3.      Goal 3 - Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

4.      Goal 4 -  Reduce Child Mortality

5.      Goal 5 - Improve Maternal Health

6.      Goal 6 - Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases

7.      Goal 7 - Ensure Environmental Sustainability

8.      Goal 8 -  Develop a Global Partnership for Development

In 2000, 189 nations committed themselves to achieving substantial progress in basic areas of human development through the realization of eight overarching Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This engagement would form the backbone of poverty alleviation, and pave the way for a better future for people all over the world.

• Second Report on Tonga's Millenium Development Goals
  
• Reviewing Tonga's MDG Progress:

Contact the Ministry of Finance and National Planning.

'Onetoto 'Anisi (MDG Project Manager)