Conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic: Macroeconomic Implications and Obstacles to Achieving the Millennium Development Goals
This report draws upon a large amount of data collected by ESCWA from national sources released by the Syrian Government and United Nations agencies. It also builds on information contained in reports and studies prepared under the National Agenda for the Future of Syria,which is an ESCWA programme aimed at establishing a broad platform for discussing alternatives and options to assist Syrian factions in resolving the destructive crisis in their country and pave the way for post-conflict reconstruction. The Millennium Development Goals are: eradicate extreme poverty and hunger,achieve universal primary education,promote gender equality and empower women,reduce child mortality,improve maternal health,combat HIV/AIDS,malaria and other diseases,ensure environmental sustainability,and finally develop a global partnership for development.