Technical notes

Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress assessment is based on the global indicator framework for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as adopted by the General Assembly on 6 July 2017. Data used in the report are sourced from the Global SDG Indicators Database maintained by Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. When sufficient data on a defined SDG indicator are not available, the report uses additional indicators from internationally recognized sources. The indicators are available on the ESCAP SDG Gateway Data Explorer along with the information on country groupings and definitions. Average values of indicators at the regional and subregional levels are used instead of weighted aggregates to avoid bias towards bigger countries or economies. This section provides basic information on the methods used for SDG progress assessment. More detailed discussions are provided on the Asia-Pacific SDG Gateway (https://data.unescap.org/).

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Reduced Inequalities

Responsible Consumption and Production