Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Executive Education · Good Governance

Improving Data Sources for SDGs

Improve the collection and use of data to support Sustainable Development Goals.

Programme overview

Build your professional perspective.

For Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to be achieved by any government or agency, it is essential that there be improvement in the data sources. This course will empower the participants with tools and guidelines that will enable them improve data sources for the SDGs. It will further improve the abilities of participants to recognize lapses in any data produced for the SDGs.

Illustrative executive discussion in a professional learning setting.

Learning outcomes

What you will work towards.

  1. Understand the processes of collecting and gathering relevant data that will lead to improved data quality
  2. Provide adequate information that will reduce data gaps and increase availability of information about the SDGs
  3. Develop excellent statistical skills that will lead to Increased production
  4. Provide accurate data that will ensure transparency and reduce inconsistency

Programme outline

Explore the key topics.

  • Overview of SDGs Goals and Targets
  • General Data Sources of the SDGs
  • Development Indicators Data for SDGs
  • Data Gathering and Analysis Mechanisms
  • Data Quality Assessment
  • Methods of Data Design and Collection
  • Data Reconciliation Issues
  • Data Compilation Processes
  • Reporting Techniques
  • Database Creation
  • National SDGs Data Providers Institutions

Your next step

Plan your participation.

Ask about availability, programme arrangements or attending with colleagues.

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