From the Publisher
In 2000, the United Nations laid out a series of eight goals meant
to guide humankind in the new century. Called the Millennium
Development Goals, these targets are to be met by 2015 and are to
lay the foundation for a prosperous future. In "Race Against Time,"
Stephen Lewis advances real solutions to help societies across the
globe achieve the Millennium Goals. Through lucid, pragmatic
explanations, he shows how dreams such as universal primary
education, a successful war against the AIDS pandemic, and
environmental sustainability, are within the grasp of humanity. For
anyone interested in forging a better world in the third
millennium, "Race Against Time" is powerful testimony.
About the Author
Stephen Lewis is the UN Secretary-General's
special envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa and director of the Stephen
Lewis Foundation (www.stephenlewisfoundation.org). His previous
roles include Canadian ambassador to the UN, special advisor on
Africa to the UN Secretary-General, and deputy executive director
of UNICEF. He was named "Canadian of the Year" by
Maclean's magazine in 2003 and one of the 100 most
influential people in the world by TIME magazine in 2005.