In 2000 the United Nations (UN) provided a global leadership in the adoption of eight international goals (Millennium Development Goals – MDGs) that became reference points providing guidance to all countries and development oriented institutions all over the world. As the duration set for the attainment of the MDGs draws closer, some development practitioners believe that effort made by all towards the attainment of these goals have impacted positively on the lives of billions across the globe. However others believe that there is still more to be done in improving quality of life of the world populace.

The question on the mind of many is “What will be the post MDGs development agenda?” The UN and its partners are again up to the challenge by launching a global citizen survey tagged MY World. The survey aims to capture people's voices, priorities and views; so that global leaders can be informed as they begin the process of defining the new development agenda for the world.