IJSRP, Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2015 Edition [ISSN 2250-3153]
Nnenna K. Uka
Abstract:
Goals can easily be set, but attainment has been a great problem. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight goals set to be achieved by 2015.That corresponds to the world’s main development challenges which are meant to improve people’s lives. The attainment of MDGs has been a serious concern all over the world. This study looks into how empowerment of women mathematically could serve as a required tool to the attainment of the goals. The paper considers: the concept of women empowerment, mathematics and women empowerment, how women can be empowered mathematically, mathematics, women empowerment and the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Conclusion was reached.