14 infographics of the biggest global development moments of 2014
by The Daily Eye Team December 24 2014, 4:37 pm Estimated Reading Time: 0 mins, 41 secs2014 was a big year for global development. The Ebola crisis proved why aid and strong health systems in developing countries matter. The growing inequality gap helped put a much-needed spotlight on anti-corruption and transparency. And it was a huge moment for HIV/AIDS – we have now reached a tipping point in the fight against the preventable disease. With the help of ONE’s excellent policy team, we rounded up the most important development news of the year, from nutrition to energy. Scroll through to catch up on major reports and findings you may have missed: According to a 2014 UNICEF report, since 1990, the global under-five mortality rate has declined by nearly half (49%), from 90 deaths per 1,000 live births to 46 deaths in 2013. This is one of the most significant achievements in human history!