7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 14

Work Plan and Next Steps 

In the period to March 2019, the IAEG-SDGs will:

(a) Continue the review of Tier III indicator workplans, reclassifying when requirements are met at their Autumn 2018 meeting and via open Webex meetings through the rest of the year

(b) Conduct an open consultation on additional indicators and develop a first proposal for discussion at the Spring 2019 meeting. (This will then be finalized as part of the proposal included in the comprehensive review for consideration by the Statistical Commission (UNSC) at its 51^st session in 2020)

(c) Begin work on the comprehensive review by compiling a preliminary…

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7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 13

Stakeholders discussions with Enrique Ortiz, Co-Chair IAEG-SDGs 

During the meeting of the IAEG-SDGs, Enrique Ortiz, Co-chair, met with the Stakeholder Group during which the Stakeholders conveyed their thanks for the new structure which allows them to contribute on agenda items as they arise. He stressed the importance of having immediate feedback, as what is said helps with their work. 

On issues related to greater involvement, the Group requested that new groups being established by the IAEG should be opened up to Stakeholders. They would like to be more involved in the indicators with an opportunity to voice their opinions on-line…

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7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 12

Data flow guidelines 

The 49^thsession of the UN Statistical Commission (UNSC) welcomed efforts by the IAEG-SDGs to improve data flows and global reporting. The draft guidelines on data flows and global data reporting for the SDGs as an initial step to improve coordination and harmonization of national and international data systems, and to ensure full transparency of data, metadata and data aggregates presented in the SDG global database…

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7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 11 [UPDATED : 15/05/2018]

Measuring progress made on targets with a 2020 deadline 

Twenty-two of the SDG targets have a 2020 deadline. They are measured by 28 indicators, of which 17 are in tier I; 5 are in tier II; and 6 are in tier III. Overall they are in “better shape” than the rest of the global indicator framework…

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7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 10

The IAEG discussed the process for the Comprehensive review of the SDG indicators that will take place in 2020, including the timeline: 

Comprehensive review timeline

By mid-2019 the IAEG-SDGs will review indicators and propose changes and possible deletions based on the criteria set out in the IAEG Report to the Statistical Commission (E/CN.3/20107/2) and carry out an open consultation…

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7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 9

Proposed plan of work for additional indicators 

Thirty-seven possible additional indicators have been identified by the IAEG-SDGs members to monitor 33 targets, as they felt that some aspects of the targets were not adequately monitored with the existing indicators. There will be an open consultation on possible indicators by the end of 2018. It should be noted that new tier III indicators will not be considered…

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7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 8

Use of proxy indicators

The 49^th Statistical Commission requested the IAEG-SDGs to “consider the feasibility of using tentative existing indicators as proxies for immediate use to monitor targets, while tier III indicators are finalized”…

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7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 7

Experiences in implementing monitoring and reporting on SDGs, including the development and use of National Data Platforms 

Presentations on experiences implementing monitoring and reporting on SDGs, including the development and use of National Data Platforms were made by Egypt, Greece and Belarus, as well as a number of UN agencies, namely UNIDO, UN Women and  UNICEF and the UN Statistical Division. There were regional presentations from the African Centre for Statistics and the Interstate Statistical Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States, together with presentations from academia and stakeholders on Pradan, 1000 day app and Earth Observation Data…

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7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 6

Tier classification 

The global indicator framework comprised 93 tier I indicators, 66 tier II indicators and 68 tier III indicators at 1 December 2017. There were also five indicators that were classified in multiple tiers, ie different components were classified in different tiers…

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7th meeting of the IAEG-SDGs: UPDATE 5

Data disaggregation 

Presentation and review of the work plan on data disaggregation

By decision 47/101 of the 47th session of the Statistics Commission the IAEG was asked to “develop the necessary statistical standards and tools, including establishing a working group to work on data disaggregation as a subgroup of the Inter-Agency and Expert Group.” Subsequently the 49th session asked the IAEG-SDGs to “clearly determine the dimensions and categories of data disaggregation.., keeping in mind the resources neededand the key principle of the 2030 agenda of no one left behind.”…

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