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Data for Accountability and Decision-making.

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Format:
Video
Series:
How to Achieve the SDGs
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Economics.
Public health.
Public opinion.
Data analysis.
Sustainable engineering.
Local Subjects:
Economics.
Public health.
Public opinion.
Data analysis.
Sustainable engineering.
Genre:
Lecture/presentation
Physical Description:
1 online resource (14 minutes)
Place of Publication:
New York, NY : SDG Academy, 2018.
Language Note:
In English.
Original language in English.
System Details:
video file
Summary:
Metrics and quantification are essential for measuring SDG progress. In this video, Prof. Sachs explores a number of ways that SDG metrics are becoming available through Voluntary National Reviews and Sustainable Development Goal indicators. He discusses ways that data is collected and considered, including the World Happiness Report and the UN Global Pulse, as well as the importance of Big Data.
Notes:
Title from resource description page (viewed June 24, 2026).

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