Collecting sustainable development data for national planning

Description

Collecting sustainable development data for national planning involves systematically gathering, analyzing, and updating reliable indicators on economic, social, and environmental factors. This process enables governments to identify development gaps, monitor progress, and allocate resources effectively. By addressing data deficiencies and ensuring data quality, this strategy remedies fragmented decision-making and supports evidence-based policies, ultimately guiding targeted interventions and fostering sustainable growth aligned with national and international development goals.

Implementation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Agenda 21 recommends promoting improved environmental and economic and social data collection.