Deep-dive: Data in SIDS

Data have been called the ‘new oil’, sand, gold, currency, water— and everything in between. Often these assertions do not reflect the realities of making data valuable for national development. For SIDS, data play key roles in supporting the structural, financial and technological transformation necessary to realize the 2030 Agenda, to build upon the SAMOA Pathway, and to enable the Paris Agreement. Data are crucial tools for SIDS to thrive and survive. Their remoteness renders infrastructure optimization more complex, supply chain challenges more pervasive, and climate resilience through monitoring and data-driven mitigation more urgent.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure