Demographic Transition

The historical Shift of birth and death rates from high to low levels in a population. The decline of mortality usually precedes the decline in fertility, thus resulting in rapid population growth during the transition period.

Millennium Development Goals

• MDG 1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
• MDG 2.  Achieve universal primary education.
• MDG 3. Promote gender equality and empower women.
• MDG 4. Reduce child mortality.
• MDG 5. Improve maternal health.
• MDG 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases.
• MDG 7. Ensure environmental sustainability.
• MDG 8. Develop a global partnership for development