Week 10: Measurement, Indices and Indicators for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) (17/12/2024)

Through the recorded lecture provided by Prof. Suhaimi, the topic of this week is about Measurement, Indices and Indicators for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). In order to evaluate progress and guide policy, Sustainable Development (SD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) need comprehensive measuring frameworks. There are several key indices for measuring sustainable development such as Human Development Index (HDI), Ecological Footprint, Environmental Performance Index (EPI), and Gender Inequality Index (GII). Not only that, there are also four types of indicators; context indicators, input indicators, process indicators, and impact indicators. International frameworks ensure consistency in reporting by which United Nations SDG Indicators Framework is utilized to define global methodologies for the 232 indicators. Thus, measurement, indices, and indicators are vital for measuring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).