Data Gap Analysis, Indicator Selection and Index Development: A Case for Developing Economies

Ahmad Mohd Khalid (), Seema Sharma () and Amlendu Kumar Dubey ()
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Ahmad Mohd Khalid: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Seema Sharma: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Amlendu Kumar Dubey: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, 2020, vol. 148, issue 3, No 8, 893-960

Abstract: Abstract Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and its measurement is a key policy focus across the globe. Despite existence of several indices and reporting agencies, it is a challenging task to identify progress, specifically in the case of developing economies. These economies are predominantly in Asia and Africa and have a great bearing on global performance. These countries have diverse geographical and cultural elements with an active sub-national institutional framework. Data gap coupled with poor data quality and limited financial support does not help their case. Without appropriate indicator selection and index measurement it is not possible to judge the actual current situation or compare the SDG situation around the world. This paper attempts a practical and simpler approach to overcome the constraints, provide direction and facilitate measurement of SDG position in such countries using the case of India. This is done by identifying gaps, suggesting a tailored approach to indicator selection and measurement and further, developing a suitable index for SDG measurement at the sub-national level. The results and findings should be of great interest for policy making and implementing agencies.

Keywords: Sustainable development goals (SDG); Data gap; Indicator selection; Index development; Developing country; Benchmarking target (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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