"The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are a set of shared aspirations and efforts to make the world a more equitable and sustainable place. At the heart of the goals is the recognition that for this global initiative to be effective, all people need to be included.
Language is the key to inclusion. Language is at the center of human activity, self-expression and identity. Recognizing the primary importance that people place on their own language fosters the kind of true participation in development that achieves lasting results."
Why Language Matters for the Millennium Development Goals
Bangkok: UNESCO Bangkok, 2012, 45 p.
ISBN 978-92-9223-386-0 (Print version)
ISBN 978-92-9223-387-7 (Electronic version)