The Road Map for Statistics on SDGs
The second edition of the Road Map on Statistics for SDGs aims to provide guidance to members of national statistical systems and other stakeholders on how to best navigate the complex task of measuring the achievement of the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda. By doing so, it strives to strengthen reliable data-based national information systems and support efforts to achieve the Goals. The Road Map covers different aspects related to the work, such as national coordination, reporting on global SDG indicators, tracking progress at various levels, quality assurance, leave no one behind, communication, Voluntary National Reviews and capacity development. Frequently Asked Questions and a glossary aim to explain in an easily understandable way the issues and terms used.
The Road Map can be used in communications with other stakeholders involved in implementing the SDGs, like policy makers, academia, civil society, private sector and media, to explain the issues related to statistics for SDGs, and the critical role of official statistics.
The Road Map was developed by the Conference of European Statisticians’ Steering Group on Statistics for SDGs, which includes 15 countries, the Interstate Statistical Committee of Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurostat, OECD and UNECE. The Heads of statistical offices of more than 60 countries from UNECE, OECD and beyond approved the Road Map in June 2021.
CES Road Map on Statistics for SDGs - Second Edition
Many examples of how countries are implementing the Road Map are provided on a dedicated website to inspire and help learn from experiences.
Country Case Studies by sections of the Road Map
A dedicated Team of Experts has developed a Communication toolkit to promote the key messages of the Road Map.
PRODUCTS
- Communication Resources
- Matrix on Capacity Development (2019) and draft Guidelines for the Capacity Development Matrix
- Second Pilot Study on Data Flows from countries to Custodian Agencies (2018): final report (31 May 2019)
- First Pilot Study on Data Flows (2017) - Report (MAR 2017)
- Brief Narrative on CES Road Map 1st Edition (NOV 2017)
- National Reporting Platforms: A Practical Guide (JAN 2018)
- National Mechanisms for Providing Data on Global SDG Indicators (JAN 2018)
TEMPLATES
- Self-assessment template for countries on availability of global SDG indicators (2017)
- Generic Road Map PPT for national customization (DEC 2017)
OPEN SOURCE TOOLS
Ireland: Python and R tutorial and codes for combining statistical with geospatial data: