• Developed countries pledged to give 0.7% of their national income in aid, and only 5 countries are living up to the commitment. The United States is giving less than 0.2%.
• It is estimated that were developed countries to break down trade barriers, this could help lift 300 million people out of poverty by 2015.

To reach Goal 8, developed countries need to open their markets to products made in developing countries, and greater debt cancellation for developing countries must be implemented. We must increase job opportunities for young people that are meaningful and contribute to the creation of sustainable communities.