Resilience in the SDGs: Developing an indicator for Target 1.5 that is fit for purpose

Bahadur, Aditya; Lovell, Emma; Wilkinson, Emily; Tanner, Thomas

Abstract

An appropriate indicator for target 1.5 is needed. This paper provides one proposal as a first step to stimulate further debate. We outline a comprehensive approach for developing a cross-sectoral, multi-dimensional and dynamic understanding of resilience. This underpins the core message of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that development is multi-faceted and the achievement of many of the individual development goals is dependent on the accomplishment of other goals. It also acknowledges that shocks and stresses can reverse years of development gains and efforts to eradicate poverty by 2030. Crucially, this approach to understanding resilience draws on data that countries will collect for the SDGs anyway and entails only a small additional burden in this regard.

Citation

Bahadur, A., Lovell, E., Wilkinson, E., & Tanner, T. Resilience in the SDGs: Developing an indicator for Target 1.5 that is fit for purpose. London

• Working Paper Type: Discussion Paper
• Deposit Date: Jun 5, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 5, 2022
• Pages: 1-7
• Keywords: Resilience, SDGs, indicators, tracking