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	The [[International_Futures_(IFs)\|International Futures (IFs)]] model has a unique dashboard for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' (UN) 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 associated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting each goal by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, and/or age group. The IFs SDG dashboard has two components, a data table and a graphical feature. It currently displays 280 historical and forecasted data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicators for 16 of the 17 SDGs.		The [[International_Futures_(IFs)\|International Futures (IFs)]] model has a unique [[SDG_Dashboard\|dashboard]] for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' (UN) 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 associated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting each goal by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, and/or age group. The IFs [[SDG_Dashboard\|SDG dashboard]] has two components, a data table and a graphical feature. It currently displays 280 historical and forecasted data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicators for 16 of the 17 SDGs.

	Populating the SDG Form with historical series requires performing a data pull from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, sources, and computations behind each variable.		Populating the SDG Form with historical series requires performing a data pull from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, sources, and computations behind each variable.

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	~~= Introduction =~~

	The [[International_Futures_(IFs)\|International Futures (IFs)]] model has a unique dashboard for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' (UN) 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 associated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting each goal by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, and/or age group. The IFs SDG dashboard has two components, a data table and a graphical feature. It currently displays 280 historical and forecasted data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicators for 16 of the 17 SDGs.		The [[International_Futures_(IFs)\|International Futures (IFs)]] model has a unique dashboard for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' (UN) 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 associated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting each goal by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, and/or age group. The IFs SDG dashboard has two components, a data table and a graphical feature. It currently displays 280 historical and forecasted data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicators for 16 of the 17 SDGs.

	Populating the SDG Form with historical series requires performing a data pull from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, sources, and computations behind each variable.		Populating the SDG Form with historical series requires performing a data pull from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, sources, and computations behind each variable.

	~~= Metadata =~~		= Identifying Series =

	== Identifying Series ==

	=== IFs Series ===		== IFs Series ==

	The SDG Form includes 74 variables for which there are existing data series in IFs. Many, though not all, of these “IFs series” include both historical data and a forecast. These series are incorporated into the form using data and forecasts from the model, and are regularly updated as part of model maintenance. Therefore, they were not updated during the initial SDG pull. Examples of these variables include percentage of the population living below the poverty line, stunting prevalence, and percentage of people with access to electricity, safe water, and sanitation.		The SDG Form includes 74 variables for which there are existing data series in IFs. Many, though not all, of these “IFs series” include both historical data and a forecast. These series are incorporated into the form using data and forecasts from the model, and are regularly updated as part of model maintenance. Therefore, they were not updated during the initial SDG pull. Examples of these variables include percentage of the population living below the poverty line, stunting prevalence, and percentage of people with access to electricity, safe water, and sanitation.

	=== UN Series ===		== UN Series ==

	The SDG Form includes 204 historical series from the UNSD’s SDG database. The initial summer 2017 pull populated the SDG Form with “UN series” for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant<ref>"Tier Classification for Global SDG Indicators." (2017). Retrieved September 1, 2017, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/iaeg-sdgs/tier-classification/.</ref>." The UN Development Program (UNDP) provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center for the initial data pull.		The SDG Form includes 204 historical series from the UNSD’s SDG database. The initial summer 2017 pull populated the SDG Form with “UN series” for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant<ref>"Tier Classification for Global SDG Indicators." (2017). Retrieved September 1, 2017, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/iaeg-sdgs/tier-classification/.</ref>." The UN Development Program (UNDP) provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center for the initial data pull.

	== Naming New Variables ==		= Naming New Variables =

	The addition of new SDG data series into IFs required assigning each a name that conform as closely as possible to the standard IFs naming convention. Broadly speaking, variable names include three to six shortened terms identifying the series’ contents, beginning with the major category to which the series belongs and moving downward by conceptual significance for the variable. For example, the series “PopFoodInsecSevFemaleFIES” begins with “Pop” for population, and describes the UN series “estimated number of population in severe food insecurity,” which is disaggregated by gender and measured using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES).		The addition of new SDG data series into IFs required assigning each a name that conform as closely as possible to the standard IFs naming convention. Broadly speaking, variable names include three to six shortened terms identifying the series’ contents, beginning with the major category to which the series belongs and moving downward by conceptual significance for the variable. For example, the series “PopFoodInsecSevFemaleFIES” begins with “Pop” for population, and describes the UN series “estimated number of population in severe food insecurity,” which is disaggregated by gender and measured using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES).

	== Data Acquisition ==		= Data Acquisition =

	The UNSD’s SDG database can be sorted geographically or by SDG target. For the initial pull, the data were downloaded by target, not geographically. The team reviewed each target for which Tier I indicators are currently available, and, except for in a rare number of series (See [http://pardee.du.edu:8088/index.php?title=SDG_data#Series_Exclusions Series Exclusions]), pulled all series in the database that were provided for these targets at the country level. To pull a target’s associated series, the target was selected and downloaded as an Excel using the “Excel” button that appears at the top left once the data has fully loaded. The series were then organized and cleaned for [[Importing_data_(general_instructions)\|import]] using standard best practices.		The UNSD’s SDG database can be sorted geographically or by SDG target. For the initial pull, the data were downloaded by target, not geographically. The team reviewed each target for which Tier I indicators are currently available, and, except for in a rare number of series (See [http://pardee.du.edu:8088/index.php?title=SDG_data#Series_Exclusions Series Exclusions]), pulled all series in the database that were provided for these targets at the country level. To pull a target’s associated series, the target was selected and downloaded as an Excel using the “Excel” button that appears at the top left once the data has fully loaded. The series were then organized and cleaned for [[Importing_data_(general_instructions)\|import]] using standard best practices.

	=== Series Exclusions ===		= Series Exclusions =

	Data must be available at the country-level for a series to be used in IFs, resulting in the exclusion of a small number of series that are only available by region or other grouping. In addition, when a large number of series was associted with a target due to disaggregation, (more than ~25) some were dropped for simplification or combined using an index. In these cases, the data team aimed to maintain those series that most directly captured a given target. These cases are noted in the full pull documentation and/or the DataDict. Examples of targets for which not all series were pulled are "8.7.1 Proportion and number of children aged 5‑17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age" and "6.b.1 Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management."		Data must be available at the country-level for a series to be used in IFs, resulting in the exclusion of a small number of series that are only available by region or other grouping. In addition, when a large number of series was associted with a target due to disaggregation, (more than ~25) some were dropped for simplification or combined using an index. In these cases, the data team aimed to maintain those series that most directly captured a given target. These cases are noted in the full pull documentation and/or the DataDict. Examples of targets for which not all series were pulled are "8.7.1 Proportion and number of children aged 5‑17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age" and "6.b.1 Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management."

	== Documentation ==		= Documentation =

	The team documented the initial pull in a master tracking sheet that was routinely reviewed for accuracy and used to track questions, challenges, and judgement calls at the series- and/or target-level. The master sheet also captured the information used to complete the DataDict entry for each series, and included an additional tab with guidance for team members on how to uniformly complete it. The addition of new series to IFs requires creating new DataDict entries that include the relevant metadata on each series. Ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation was therefore a major feature of the project.		The team documented the initial pull in a master tracking sheet that was routinely reviewed for accuracy and used to track questions, challenges, and judgement calls at the series- and/or target-level. The master sheet also captured the information used to complete the DataDict entry for each series, and included an additional tab with guidance for team members on how to uniformly complete it. The addition of new series to IFs requires creating new DataDict entries that include the relevant metadata on each series. Ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation was therefore a major feature of the project.

	== DataDict ==		= DataDict =

	As noted, the initial SDG pull required developing original DataDict entries for the new SDG variables. Table 1 details the guidelines that the data team used to develop accurate and consistent metadata for each new SDG variable that was pulled into IFs from the UNSD database.		As noted, the initial SDG pull required developing original DataDict entries for the new SDG variables. Table 1 details the guidelines that the data team used to develop accurate and consistent metadata for each new SDG variable that was pulled into IFs from the UNSD database.
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	== Country Concordance ==		= Country Concordance =

	The SDG pull required developing a new country concordance table including the full, original country list used in the UNSD SDG database. Data team members used the same list to import and vet the data, and it has been added permanently to the IFs system for the ease of future updates to these series.		The SDG pull required developing a new country concordance table including the full, original country list used in the UNSD SDG database. Data team members used the same list to import and vet the data, and it has been added permanently to the IFs system for the ease of future updates to these series.

	== Vetting ==		= Vetting =

	[[Vetting_data\|Vetting]] imported series is a standard and essential practice in all data pulls; however, the process for vetting new series is distinct from that used when vetting existing series. Namely, it requires greater scrutiny of the DataDict and more attention to the accuracy of the data as compared to the original source rather than the data that was previously in IFs. In the SDG pull, vetters examined the following for each series:		[[Vetting_data\|Vetting]] imported series is a standard and essential practice in all data pulls; however, the process for vetting new series is distinct from that used when vetting existing series. Namely, it requires greater scrutiny of the DataDict and more attention to the accuracy of the data as compared to the original source rather than the data that was previously in IFs. In the SDG pull, vetters examined the following for each series:

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

	The [[International_Futures_(IFs)\|International Futures (IFs)]] model has a unique ~~platform~~ for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' (UN) 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 associated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting each goal by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, and/or age group. The IFs ~~“SDG Form”~~ currently displays 280 historical and forecasted data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicators for 16 of the 17 SDGs.		The [[International_Futures_(IFs)\|International Futures (IFs)]] model has a unique dashboard for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' (UN) 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 associated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting each goal by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, and/or age group. The IFs SDG dashboard has two components, a data table and a graphical feature. It currently displays 280 historical and forecasted data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicators for 16 of the 17 SDGs.

	Populating the SDG Form with historical series requires performing a data pull from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, sources, and computations behind each variable.		Populating the SDG Form with historical series requires performing a data pull from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, sources, and computations behind each variable.

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	The Pardee Center has a unique platform within the International Futures model for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 designated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting the goals by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, or age group. The IFs SDG Form includes XX data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicator for 16 of the 17 SDGs.		<parsererror style="display: block; white-space: pre; border: 2px solid #c77; padding: 0 1em 0 1em; margin: 1em; background-color: #fdd; color: black">
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			The Pardee Center has a unique platform within the [[International_Futures_(IFs)\|International Futures (IFs)]] model for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 designated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting the goals by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, or age group. The IFs SDG Form includes XX data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicator for 16 of the 17 SDGs.

	= Metadata =		= Metadata =

	== ~~Data Acquisition~~ ==		== Identifying Variables ==

	=== Forecasted Variables ===		=== Forecasted Variables ===
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	In the initial summer 2017 pull, the SDG Form was populated with series for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant <ref>"IAEG-SDGs Tier Classification for Global SDG Indicators" (n.d.). Retrieved August 8, 2017, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/iaeg-sdgs/tier-classification/.</ref>." The UN provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center.		In the initial summer 2017 pull, the SDG Form was populated with series for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant <ref>"IAEG-SDGs Tier Classification for Global SDG Indicators" (n.d.). Retrieved August 8, 2017, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/iaeg-sdgs/tier-classification/.</ref>." The UN provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center.

			== Naming New Variables ==

			== Data Acquisition ==

	== Documentation ==		== Documentation ==
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	== DataDict ==		== DataDict ==

	== ~~Country Concordance~~ ==		The initial SDG series pull required developing original DataDict entries for the new SDG variables. Table 1 details the guidelines that the data team used to develop accurate and consistent metadata for each historical SDG variable that is included in IFs.

			==== ''Table 1'' ====


	~~= References =~~

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	The remaining XX variables are historical series pulled from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, source(s), and computations behind each variable.		The remaining XX variables are historical series pulled from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, source(s), and computations behind each variable.

	In the initial summer 2017 pull, the SDG Form was populated with series for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant <ref>"IAEG-~~SDGsfckLRTier~~ Classification for Global SDG Indicators"(n.d.). Retrieved August 8, 2017, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/iaeg-sdgs/tier-classification/.</ref>." The UN provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center.		In the initial summer 2017 pull, the SDG Form was populated with series for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant <ref>"IAEG-SDGs Tier Classification for Global SDG Indicators" (n.d.). Retrieved August 8, 2017, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/iaeg-sdgs/tier-classification/.</ref>." The UN provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center.

	== Documentation ==		== Documentation ==

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	The remaining XX variables are historical series pulled from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, source(s), and computations behind each variable.		The remaining XX variables are historical series pulled from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, source(s), and computations behind each variable.

	In the initial summer 2017 pull, the SDG Form was populated with series for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant <ref>"IAEG-~~SDGs~~		In the initial summer 2017 pull, the SDG Form was populated with series for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant <ref>"IAEG-SDGsfckLRTier Classification for Global SDG Indicators"(n.d.). Retrieved August 8, 2017, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/iaeg-sdgs/tier-classification/.</ref>." The UN provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center.
	~~Tier~~ Classification for Global SDG Indicators"(n.d.). Retrieved August 8, 2017, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/iaeg-sdgs/tier-classification/.</ref>." The UN provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center.

	== Documentation ==		== Documentation ==
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	== Country Concordance ==		== Country Concordance ==

			= References =

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	The remaining XX variables are historical series pulled from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, source(s), and computations behind each variable.		The remaining XX variables are historical series pulled from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, source(s), and computations behind each variable.

	In the initial summer 2017 pull, the SDG Form was populated with series for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant." The UN provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center.		In the initial summer 2017 pull, the SDG Form was populated with series for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant <ref>"IAEG-SDGs
			Tier Classification for Global SDG Indicators"(n.d.). Retrieved August 8, 2017, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/iaeg-sdgs/tier-classification/.</ref>." The UN provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center.

	== Documentation ==		== Documentation ==

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	The Pardee Center has a unique platform within the International Futures model for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 designated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting the goals by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, or age group. The IFs SDG Form includes XX data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicator for 16 of the 17 SDGs.		The Pardee Center has a unique platform within the International Futures model for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 designated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting the goals by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, or age group. The IFs SDG Form includes XX data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicator for 16 of the 17 SDGs.

	= ~~Types of~~ Variables =		= Metadata =

			== Data Acquisition ==

			=== Forecasted Variables ===

			The SDG Form includes 74 variables for which there are forecasts in IFs. These series are incorporated into the form directly from pre-existing data in the model, and do not require any special updates to be included in the form. Examples of these variables include percentage of the population living below the poverty line, stunting prevalence, and percentage of people with access to electricity, safe water, and sanitation.

	== ~~Forecasted~~ Variables ==		=== Historical Variables ===

	The ~~SDG Form includes 74 variables for which there are forecasts in IFs. These~~ variables are pulled ~~directly~~ from ~~pre-existing~~ data in the ~~model~~, and ~~do not require any special attention or updates to be included in the form~~.		The remaining XX variables are historical series pulled from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, source(s), and computations behind each variable.

	~~== Historical Variables ==~~		In the initial summer 2017 pull, the SDG Form was populated with series for Tier I indicators only. A Tier I indicator is one that is, "conceptually clear, has an internationally established methodology and standards are available, and data are regularly produced by countries for at least 50 per cent of countries and of the population in every region where the indicator is relevant." The UN provided these classifications directly to the Pardee Center.

	The remaining XX variables are historical series pulled from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, source(s), and computations behind each variable.		== Documentation ==

	= ~~Metadata~~ =		== DataDict ==

			== Country Concordance ==

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	The Pardee Center has a unique platform within the International Futures model for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' ~~seventeen~~ [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 designated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting the goals by 2030. Many of these indicators are disaggregated by location, sex, or age group. The IFs SDG Form includes ~~over 200~~ data series covering 79 targets, 95 ~~indicators, and~~ 16 of the 17 SDGs.		The Pardee Center has a unique platform within the International Futures model for evaluating and forecasting countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' 17 [https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ Sustainable Development Goals] (SDGs). The SDGs comprise 169 targets with 239 designated indicators that are used to track country-level progress toward meeting the goals by 2030. Many of these indicators are further disaggregated by location, sex, or age group. The IFs SDG Form includes XX data series covering 79 targets and 95 indicator for 16 of the 17 SDGs.

			= Types of Variables =

			== Forecasted Variables ==

			The SDG Form includes 74 variables for which there are forecasts in IFs. These variables are pulled directly from pre-existing data in the model, and do not require any special attention or updates to be included in the form.

			== Historical Variables ==

			The remaining XX variables are historical series pulled from the UN Statistics Division's (UNSD) [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/database/ SDG Indicators Global Database]. The Global Database is the official source for SDG indicator data. It includes all available series for each indicator along with a [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ metadata repository] that provides detailed documentation on the definition, concepts, source(s), and computations behind each variable.

			= Metadata =