Some countries have achieved many of the goals, while others - mostly in the developing world - may not realise any.

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Many development experts question how the goals will be achieved and how they will be paid for.

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Our country has already achieved many of the Millennium Development Goals, and is well on target to achieve all eight by the 2015 deadline.

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Yes, with the sad consequence of many lives lost, but with the gratifying conclusion of goals achieved.

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