Step 1: Understanding the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs):
The MDGs were a set of eight international development goals that were established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000. All 191 United Nations member states at the time committed to help achieve these goals.
Step 2: Identifying the Timeframe:
The goals were set in the year 2000 with a target date for achievement set for the year 2015. Therefore, the proposed period for the MDGs was from 2000 to 2015.
After 2015, the MDGs were succeeded by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are set for the period 2015-2030.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The MDGs were proposed for the period of 2000 - 2015.