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targets within Goals 1, 4, 5, 9, 16, 17 (pdf format) and
technical/metadata information sheets on these proposed indicators
(pdf format). [23]
ICT indicators for measuring SDGs
The core list of ICT indicators has evolved over time and now includes over 60
indicators, which were agreed upon through a consultation process involving
governments, international organizations, and experts in the field of
information society measurement. They cover the following areas:
1. ICT infrastructure and access (A1: A10) by ITU
1
2. Access and use of ICT by households and individuals (HH1:HH19) by
ITU
2
3. ICT access and use by enterprises (B1: B12) by UNCTAD
4. The ICT sector and trade in ICT goods and services (ICT1:ICT4) by
UNCTAD
5. ICT in education (ED1 to EDR1) by ITU
6. ICT in government (EG1:EG7) by ITU
7. ICT development Index (IDI) by ITU
8. The ICT sector by UNCTAD
9. ICT: electronic waste (HH20:HH21) by ITU
The list, which has been endorsed by the UN Statistical Commission (last
in 2014), was developed to help guide countries in measuring the information
society. [8]
ICTs must play a central role in developing solutions to address climate
change, respond to growing global competition, and to meet the rising
expectations and needs of all segments of society, including the poorest, least
skilled, or otherwise marginalized. Moreover, the context of SDG 11, ITU took
the initiative in 2016 to further collaboration with other United Nations
agencies and programs through the “United for Smart Sustainable Cities”
initiative (U4SSC) which serves as the global platform for smart city discussions
and activities. The While none of the SDGs is specifically about ICT, several
targets refer to ICT and technology, and ICT will underpin the achievement of
every goal. All three pillars of sustainable development economic
development, social inclusion and environmental protection— need ICT as a
key catalyst; and ICT, particularly broadband, will be absolutely crucial for
achieving all 17 SDGs. [10], [12]
From 232 indicators for measuring the progress of 2030 Agenda there are only
7 direct indicators almost equal to 3% on total were defined to measure ICT
sector. Furthermore, the February 2016 version of the IAEG-SDGs report

1 International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

2 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

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