The document discusses the EU's development aid efforts and progress toward tackling global poverty. Some key points: - Over 1 billion people still live in extreme poverty, and the EU is committed to eradicating poverty through development actions. - Thanks to EU funds, over 9 million pupils have enrolled in primary education since 2004, and over 31 million people have gained access to drinking water and sanitation facilities. - Many countries are making progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals by 2015, but more needs to be done to meet the targets. - The EU provides over half of all global development aid and is the largest donor. EU development aid is implemented through various programs and country deleg