At the heart of the MDGs is the understanding that fighting poverty is a collective undertaking and that all countries have a stake in the results. Primary responsibility to achieve the Goals rests with developing countries, but international support is critical. Moreover, in an interdependent world economy, open avenues for trade, international financial stability and the spread of technology are needed to enable developing countries to seize opportunities for accelerated and sustained development. Developing countries will work to maintain sound economies, to ensure their own development and to address human and social needs. Developed countries, in turn, agree to support poorer countries through aid, trade and debt relief. A meaningful partnership between rich and poor must also address developing countries' need for technology, medicines and jobs for their populations, particularly for the growing ranks of young people

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