As part of the world’s commitment towards the right to development, peace and security, gender equality, eradication of multi-dimensional poverty and sustainable human development, the GoN endorsed the Millennium Declaration in September 2000. In order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the GoN has incorporated the MDGs into the strategic framework of the country’s Tenth Plan/Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (2002/03-2006/07). This section attempts to provide a snapshot of Nepal’s achievement towards meeting its targets in relation to the MDGs and the SLTHP. The assessment is done only with respect to available information as derived from.