00716nam a2200121Ia 4500 20260716043838.0 Demery, Lionel Are poverty and social goals for the 21st century attainable? 1999 Assesses the prospects for countries attaining two important International Development Goals by the year 2015 viz. halving the proportion of people living in extreme poverty; and reducing by two thirds the death rate for children. Reviews the types of public action that are needed if these targets are to be attained. Emphasises the need to focus on policy and institutional reforms needed to achieve well-functioning social sectors. 10/17/07 JOYD A 55319 55319