In 2005 Germany’s net ODA was USD 10.1 billion, an increase of 32.9% in real terms over 2004. The ODA/GNI ratio increased from 0.28% in 2004 to 0.36% in 2005. Commitment to the MDGs. Germany views its development policy as part of the global ambition to realise the goals of the Millennium Declaration. The main goals of German development policy are to reduce poverty, build peace, promote democracy and equitable forms of globalisation and protect the environment. The aim of improving general international conditions and national structures, both in partner countries and in Germany, is linked to the goal of sustainable development. This comprises economic efficiency, social justice, ecological sustainability and political stability. In line with the commitment for new partnerships, Germany advocates greater participation by developing countries in multilateral decision-making processes, for instance, by reforming the way voting rights are allocated within multilateral institutions.