This week in the #SDGs- December 16, 2016

Our roundup of what we’ve found and what we’ve been reading this week.

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2 min readDec 16, 2016

1. My World Analytics. Developed by the UN, this constantly updating site uses global survey data to show the development priorities of men and women around the world. Initially created to help inform the creation of the SDGs in 2015, the site still serves as a powerful indicator of data in real time, and the global scope of development data.

MYWorld2015 Analytics

MY World is a United Nations global survey for citizens. Working with partners, we aim to capture people's voices…

data.myworld2015.org

2. The new UNESCO Institute for Statistics site launch. The new site is designed with user in mind, focusing on presenting data visually, coherently, and chronologically. Data can now be filtered based on indicator, and are categorized into topics.

Shortening the journey from information to understanding: The new UIS website goes live

By Silvia Montoya, Director of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics This blog was originally published on the World…

sdg.uis.unesco.org

UNESCO UIS

The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) works closely with Member States to produce a wide range of core indicators…

uis.unesco.org

3. The Guardian’s live chat: “Should business play a greater role in the SDGs?”. This comments discussion provides insight into business engagement with the SDGs, from various business, NGO, and international leadership. The result is a brief, informative panel, and a reminder of the importance of the private sector in achieving (and monitoring) the Sustainable Development Goals.