#8 Build a global partnership for development

What does this mean:
The first seven goals talk about how people can improve their lives. But this goal says that everybody must work together to make sure that the other seven goals are reached. Everybody means the United Nations, other development institutions (like the World Bank), rich countries and poor countries, governments, communities, and families.

Why:
For many poor countries it will be difficult to reach some of these goals, yet there are many other countries and organizations willing to help. With so much to do, and so many willing hands to help, it is important to work together. This way governments-who know their people and their countries the best-can see to it that they get the help they need where and when they most need it.