2. What are some key similarities and differences between the SDGs and the earlier MDGs?

The main similarity between SDGs and MDGs is that both aim to improve people's quality of life.
Meanwhile, the difference is that MDG targets less developed countries, while SDG targets all
countries. While there are seventeen SDGs, MDGs have only eight goals.

MDGs focus more on social aspects and health. SDGs also touched on the social dimension
and gave equal importance to economic development, better health, environmental protection,
equity, and upholding human rights, which the MDGs failed to explore. Both have laid out ways
to solve poverty. However, MDGs are only set to end poverty halfway, which makes the chances
of poverty reduction very slim. SDGs, on the other hand, aim for zero poverty, which means that
no children would suffer again from hunger and malnutrition. MDGs are like a bandaid, serving
as an easy fix for prevalent and current issues. SDGs are set for the future while prioritizing the
current problems simultaneously. This means that SDGs are prepared for what is about to
happen, while MDGs are mere easy fixes. In terms of education, MDGs veer towards quantity,
like enrollment rates, while SDGs put an emphasis on quality education. Although a high
enrollment rate is a sign of more people being educated, this does not guarantee that students
are learning relevant and timely information. However, investing in quality education allows
students to have a deep understanding of the world and people while allowing them to unlock
their fullest potential, which could contribute to economic growth.