End Poverty and Hunger

The first challenge on the Millennium Goal list is to “Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger.” To achieve this goal it requires participation from the political government.  It is necessary to means to meet daily needs.  About 42.2% of the Dominican Republic population lives under poverty, while 8% lives in extreme poverty.  During the previous decade, the former figure was at 63% and latter stood at 12.8%. (UNICEF, 2011) This is testament that there has been progress, however the battle against poverty and hunger in the Dominican Republic remains a crucial issue. The current government priorities have focused on social investments as a way of redistributing wealth, reducing poverty, and stimulating sustainable human development.

Universal Education

“Universal education” goal seems to be an achievable goal in the Dominican Republic.  The children have access to education services; they are mainly geared to the population between 6 and 18 years old.  The National Household Survey (Enhogar), conducted in 2006 by the National Statistics Office (ONE) with technical and financial support from UNICEF, found that 92% of the children go to primary school and that 89% of these reach 5^th grade. (UNICEF, 2011 )