The DGFF is a thematic statistical report published every 4 years. The 2016 edition was dedicated to the sustainable development goals. The report uses a wide variety of data sources, both official and unofficial, to present a broad overview of development in 2016. The purpose of this report is not to present an in-depth review or analysis, but rather to provide a baseline or situation summary and highlight some key facts and messages and give a fair synopsis of how things stood in 2016.
The selection of the targets presented in this report reflects UNCTAD’s mandate. UNCTAD is responsible for dealing with economic and sustainable development issues with a focus on trade, finance, investment and technology. Through these actions, UNCTAD contributes to progress on 52 specific Sustainable Development Goal targets, grouped under 10 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Nevertheless, the report presents some general statistical analysis for all 17 Goals, as it is considered desirable to highlight the interdependencies of all the Goals, just as it is to underline the interconnectedness of all aspects of development. Readers will note that two themes, prosperity and partnership, are given priority in this report, as these are the areas where UNCTAD’s expertise contributes most.
