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Figure (2): Relationship between National Statistical System and Sustainable Development goals

Source: PARIS21 et al., (2015) Data for Development - A needs
assessment for SDG monitoring and statistical capacity development

3. Results
The Role of Big Data in sustainable development goals:
− It is very important for governmental and public sectors that are the most
intensive users of data in both developing and developed countries.
− It is also very important for the business sector, as it provides endless
opportunities to build and develop new business models; creates new
products, services, and knowledge; in the framework of economies of
digital data and information, internet, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
− The importance of capacity building, especially in developing countries,
and developing global platforms for Big Data and their applications under
the auspices of the UN.
Projects and initiatives related to Big Data:

- Some projects began to take the practical feature; through the initial
agreement with data sources, such as the Project of Consumer Price Index.
- Some projects take the form of initiatives; which are presented by CAPMAS
to some concerned parties to study the possibility of transformation into
actual practical projects, such as health initiatives/ projects.

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