Indicators and monitoring framework for sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Abstract

In this study, we summarized trends in the global monitoring framework by conducting secondary analysis on relevant materials published from 2015 to 2017, including the transition period from the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since SDGs also cover developed countries, we analyzed the SDGs monitoring system in Japan. The secondary materials used were official documents on SDGs, issued by international organizations, such as the United Nations or WHO, and domestic public organizations. For SDG analysis, we focused on three goals, Goals "Hunger," Goal 3 "Health and well-being," and Goal 6 "Water and sanitation." In addition, we analyzed the "specific measures to achieve SDGs" presented by the SDGs Promotion Headquarters at the Prime Minister's Office in December 2016.