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Governments around the world have made significant strides in recent years in addressing a range of social and economic issues. For example, according to the United Nations, the number of children who die before their fifth birthday has declined by more than half since 1990, thanks in part to government efforts to improve healthcare and reduce poverty. Many countries have also taken steps to address climate change, with more than 190 countries signing on to the Paris Agreement in 2015. In addition, governments have worked to promote gender equality and reduce discrimination, with many countries adopting policies to increase the representation of women in political and economic leadership roles. While there is still much work to be done to address these and other challenges, the progress made so far demonstrates the potential for government action to drive positive change.