LINKING MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS ON EDUCATION AND HEALTH: ANALYSIS OF GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEALTH PRODUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA.

2013 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 01-11
Author(s):  
Ikenwilo Divine ◽  
Olajide Damilola ◽  
Okorafor Okore
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Millennium Development Goals ◽  
Health Production ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Development Goals

scholarly journals Challenges experienced by South Africa in attaining Millennium Development Goals 4, 5 and 6

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi ◽  
Seepaneng S. Phiri ◽  
Doriccah M. Peu ◽  
Mmamakwa L.S. Mataboge ◽  
Nkhensani R. Ngunyulu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Child Mortality ◽  
Millennium Development Goals ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Mortality Reduction ◽  
Poverty Relief ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Development Goals

Background: Despite progress made by other countries worldwide in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4, 5 and 6, South Africa is experiencing a challenge in attaining positive outcomes for these goals.Objective and setting: To describe the challenges experienced by South Africa regarding the successful implementation of MDGs 4, 5 and 6.Methods: An integrative literature review was used to identify and synthesise various streams of literature on the challenges experienced by South Africa in attaining MDGs 4, 5 and 6.Results: The integrative review revealed the following themes: (1) interventions related to child mortality reduction, (2) implementation of maternal mortality reduction strategies, and (3) identified barriers to zero HIV and TB infections and management.Conclusion: It is recommended that poverty relief mechanisms be intensified to improve the socio-economic status of women. There is a need for sectoral planning towards maternal health, and training of healthcare workers should emphasise the reduction of maternal deaths. Programmes addressing the reduction of maternal and child mortality rates, HIV, STIs and TB need to be put in place.Keywords: Millennium Development Goals; maternal and child morbidity and mortality; HIV and AIDS; STI and TB

China’s Progress in Poverty Reduction: What Can South Africa Learn from China to Attain the Poverty Eradication Goal in the Sustainable Development Goals?

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Mandla Abednico Mubecua
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Millennium Development Goals ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Poverty Eradication ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Poverty Levels

During the evaluation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) from 2000 to 2015, it was discovered that there was no country managed to meet the envisioned goal of eradicating poverty. However, it was observed that China is the only country that managed to half its poverty levels. Just like other developing countries, South Africa is one of the countries whose performance in the attainment of the first goal of MDGs was not satisfactory. Through the utilization of secondary data in a qualitative approach, this paper argues that South Africa can perform better if it can learn and follow the strategies used by China to shrink its poverty levels. The study shows that China mostly supports State Owned Enterprises, which make the economy to grow and help in poverty alleviation. For that reason, the study recommends that in order for South Africa to attain the poverty eradication goal by 2030 more SOEs have to be established.

School Libraries in South Africa and the Post-2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

Libri ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeleine Fombad ◽  
Glenrose V. Jiyane
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Millennium Development Goals ◽  
School Library ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Development Tool ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Development Goals

AbstractAlthough 2015 marks the target year for attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the United Nations member states are in the process of defining a global development framework to succeed these goals, the MDGs nevertheless remain a development tool for countries’ wider development planning frameworks. In South Africa, various sectors, institutions and organisations are making efforts to attain these goals. Accordingly, the library and information sector is well placed to contribute towards the realisation of the MDGs, as libraries provide a critical support structure for education, economic development and poverty eradication. As time runs out in terms of meeting the 2015 deadline, this paper seeks to demonstrate that school libraries may be instrumental in influencing the pace and extent of progress needed to realise the MDGs beyond 2015. The research on which this article is based adds to the body of knowledge advocating the importance of libraries in realising the MDGs. It will also generate insights for policymakers on the important role of school library in development.

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