3MDG Fund: Sweden Contributes US$30 million

The Three Millennium Development Goal Fund (3MDG) supports the provision of health services in Myanmar. The goals include reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and combating HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

Established in June 2012, 3MDG will invest an estimated US$330 million over five years and is managed by the United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS).

The top three donors to the 3MDG Fund are Britain (which contributes $145.2 million), Australia ($99.2 million) and the European Union ($31.4 million).

Sweden has contributed US$30 million (about K29.5 billion) to the Three Millennium Development Goal Fund in Myanmar, making it the fourth biggest donor.