by Shaida Badiee
Developing a clear estimate for the scale of resources needed for the statistical capacity of countries to produce the needed data for the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is critical. But up to now, it has been a guessing game to a large extent.
Thanks to the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), a team of development data experts has been working during the past five months on assessing and estimating of data needs for the new SDGs. (ODW staff have been very much involved with this work.)
The comprehensive document, “A Needs Assessment for SDG Monitoring and Statistical Capacity Development,” including a companion policy paper, is now available here.
The Needs Assessment was also presented at a special side session of the UN Statistical Commission. A report on that session is here.
Author: Shaida Badiee
Shaida brings several decades of experience in managing global development statistics as the long-time Director of the World Bank’s Development Data Group. During her tenure, flagship global statistical products were launched such as the World Development Indicators, Global Development Finance, and the Atlas of Global Development. In 2010, she led the World Bank’s Open Data Initiative, a ground-breaking program to provide full and free access to the World Bank’s extensive statistical databases. Prior to that, she played a key role in the creation and operation of PARIS21 as well as leading international efforts to coordinate technical and financial support for statistics through initiatives like the Marrakech Action Plan.
