CEE progressed in meeting Social Development Goals
CEE Economies Special Report , 14. Aug.
CEE has maintained progress toward most of the Social Development Goals. Notably, SDG1: No poverty showed the greatest advancements, followed by SDG17: Partnership for the goals and SDG16: Peace, justice and strong institutions. SDG8: Decent work and economic growth is also worth noticing. The region has lagged behind in SDG15: Life on land. Specifically, the transition to greater sustainability and environmental responsibility poses a significant challenge to the region's social and economic development.
Regarding the pace of progress, meaning whether countries approached the goal faster compared to the previous evaluation or slower: The pace accelerated the most in two goals, that is SGD7: Affordable and clean energy as well as SDG13: Climate action. We see it as an important improvement, given the ongoing climate change. The pace of progress slowed down in the majority of the goals, however.
Regarding the pace of progress, meaning whether countries approached the goal faster compared to the previous evaluation or slower: The pace accelerated the most in two goals, that is SGD7: Affordable and clean energy as well as SDG13: Climate action. We see it as an important improvement, given the ongoing climate change. The pace of progress slowed down in the majority of the goals, however.