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UN announces that the MDG target for drinking water has been met

Mar 9, 2012
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The report issued by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) says that between 1990 and 2010, over two billion people gained access to improved drinking water sources such as piped supplies and protected wells.

An interesting 'Inside Story' by Al Jazeera asks two salient questions:

  • Does this really show an early success for the MDG?
  • How reliable is the UN report on safe drinking water?

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2012/03/20123971528670749.html

What is your opinion?