A week of action at the UN: Highlights
22 September 2008 (Updated 26 September)
In September 2008 New York played host to a week of action at the United Nations aimed at increasing the pace in the fight against world poverty.
Find out what was achieved and see some of the highlights from the week:
Friday 26 September
- $16 billion pledged to eradicate poverty ... What the week achieved, at a glance
- DFID Minister Shahid Malik in live webchat from 10 Downing Street on Millennium Development Goals ...
View the chat on the No10 website
Thursday 25 September
- Major aid commitments will save lives of poor mothers and babies ... Read more
- Free education for 15 million more children through new "Class of 2015" initiative ... Read more
- World leaders pledge billions to end deaths from malaria - with DFID funds for affordable medicines, lifesaving bed-nets and research ... Read more
- Business Call to Action to create new opportunities for growth ... Read more
- Millions of world's poorest to benefit from UK-Dutch water action plan ... Read more
- Adapting to climate change crucial in the fight against poverty ... Read more
Wednesday 24 September
- The Guardian publishes 16-page supplement on the MDGs ... Read more
- International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander at the UN ... Read his diary from New York
- Businesses play key role in spreading prosperity in poor countries ... Read Douglas Alexander's speech on the private sector and development
Tuesday 23 September
Monday 22 September
- UK Government commits £50 million to rid world of deadly but neglected diseases ... Read more
Come back here throughout the week for further updates
