We're thrilled to see this FACT in this report! 👇 There is an average return of $32 for every $1 invested in strengthening data systems in developing countries. 💰

Dive into Chapter 4, 'Data, monitoring, and follow-up in numbers,' + learn more ⬇ #PowerOfData #GlobalGoals

Prior to 2020, the #SDGs were under-financed by about $2 trillion. Now, in 2024, the investment gap is estimated at close to $4 trillion.

Read more about this gap and what we can do about it in the new report from UN DESA:

financing.desa.un.org/iatf/report/fi…

This week we are following the Skoll Foundation World Forum ( #SkollWF ). Lookout for excellent content related to #SocialChange in the next week. Videos will publish soon and you can always count on us and our colleagues StartingUpGood to bring you the information you need!

A 🧵 worth checking out from our collegeues at SDSN TReNDS:

Here is our list of top-notch sessions from The UN Statistical Commission you should watch. Featuring content from:

UN Trade and Development
UN DESA
UN Development
UNStats
Office for National Statistics (ONS)
UN Big Data
UN-GGIM
Global Partnership

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#UN55SC #Data #SDGs

The UN Statistical Commission is more than just the official meetings. Nearly 100 Side Events were also on offer providing additional context and content for the international data community. Here are six side events worth revisiting:

medium.com/sdg-counting/s…

#UN55SC #SDGs #Data

Were you unable to attend #UN55SC earlier this month?

Check out @SDGCounting's latest article, which provides a detailed summary and additional resources of the United Nations Statistical Commission: buff.ly/3vvThXj

This recent article from our colleagues at SDGCounting discusses highlights from the 55th Session of UN Statistical Commission. Read it here: bit.ly/49ZlPYa

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Everything you need to know to catch up on discussions at the 55th Session of the UN Statistical Commission:

medium.com/sdg-counting/d…

#UN55SC #Data #SDGs

The UN Statistical Commission may be over, but there is still a wealth of knowledge to explore from the leading experts on #data and the #SDGs .

Here is our breakdown of what you may have missed at #UN55SC :

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The UN Statistical Commission provides the technical backbone for tracking and reporting on the #SDGs .

A big thanks to Open Data Watch for providing coverage of, and contributing to the discussions at #UNSC55 .

Be sure to read their summary of the event:

opendatawatch.com/blog/takeaways…

'The UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted the urgent need to defend women's rights which are under threat, citing a reversal in hard-won progress, increasing violence against women and a growing digital gender divide.'

Read more: news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women:

'Globally 10.3% of women live in extreme poverty today, and they are poorer than men. Progress towards ending poverty needs to be 26 times faster to achieve the #SDGs by 2030.'

unwomen.org/en/how-we-work…

Today, we’re delighted to be joining #Data4Now partners for an event at NorwayUN to discuss the role that innovation and collaboration play in driving development impact. Here, we are in conversation with UN-Habitat on support for #Data4Now countries at #UN55SC .

It is not too late to register for the #Data4Now Initiative side event at the UN's 55th Statistical Commission.

Data For Now - Innovation to fill critical data gaps and inform decision-making
29-Feb-2024 | 1:15p-2:30p EST

Learn more: unstats.un.org/UNSDWebsite/ev…

#UN55SC UNStats

We are wrapping up the second day of the 55th Session of the UN Statistical Commission.

What have been your big takeaways from #UN55SC ?

#SDGs #Data #UNStats

The 55th UN Statistical Commission begins today!

All Main Sessions are available on UN Web TV:
webtv.un.org/en/search?quer…

Excellent Side Events continue the rest of the week. Schedule to attend or catch up on previous sessions:
unstats.un.org/UNSDWebsite/st…

#UN55SC #UNStats #SDGs #Data

Great (quick) interview with Linda Hooper of UN DESA on what to expect at the UN Statistical Commission ( #UN55SC ), which officially begins today. Well worth a read.

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#SDGs #Data