Problem
Food shortages leave people without enough to eat.
Action
Increase food production and improve access to food through efficient markets.
Outcome
More people can meet their nutritional needs.
Chapter: Food
Problem
Poor sanitation spreads preventable disease.
Action
Provide clean water and reliable sanitation systems.
Outcome
Fewer people contract sanitation-related illnesses.
Chapter: Sanitation
Problem
Many people die from preventable causes.
Action
Make proven medical care, medicines, and vaccines widely available.
Outcome
People live longer lives.
Chapter: Life expectancy
Problem
People remain poor when they cannot improve their income.
Action
Make it easier for people to work, trade, save, and build businesses.
Outcome
More people escape poverty.
Chapter: Poverty
Problem
Violence causes death, fear, and instability.
Action
Resolve conflicts through laws and institutions instead of force.
Outcome
People live more safely.
Chapter: Violence
Problem
Environmental damage harms people and natural resources.
Action
Adopt cleaner technologies and effective pollution controls.
Outcome
Environmental quality improves.
Chapter: The environment
Problem
People are limited when they cannot read and write.
Action
Expand access to basic education and literacy training.
Outcome
More people can use knowledge and information.
Chapter: Literacy
Problem
Restrictions on freedom limit people’s choices and opportunities.
Action
Defend rights that allow people to speak, choose, and participate freely.
Outcome
People gain greater control over their lives.
Chapter: Freedom
Problem
Unequal treatment prevents people from reaching their potential.
Action
Remove barriers that deny people equal rights and opportunities.
Outcome
More people can succeed based on their abilities.
Chapter: Equality
Problem
Future progress depends on the well-being of the next generation.
Action
Provide children with better health, education, and opportunities.
Outcome
Future generations achieve higher living standards.
Chapter: The next generation