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GS-III :
  • 10 July, 2020

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SDG Index

SDG Index

  • SDG Index is prepared by teams of independent experts at the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
  • The SDG index frames the implementation of 17 SDG goals among UN member states in terms of six broad transformations:
  1. Education and skills,
  2. Health and wellbeing,
  3. Clean energy and industry,
  4. Sustainable land use,
  5. Sustainable cities,
  6. Digital technologies.
  • According to recent report, Sweden is placed at the top of the index with an overall score of 84.7.
  • Among 193 countries for which the SDG index was prepared, India stands at the 117th position with an overall score of 61.92.
  • In south Asia, Maldives is ranked at 91, Sri Lanka at 94, Nepal at 96 Bangladesh at 109 and Pakistan at 134.
  • Bangladesh moves 7 places up in latest SDG index for year 2020, with a score of 63.5.
  • Bangladesh has remained on track in achieving goals relating to poverty alleviation, quality education, decent work and economic growth and climate action.

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