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Page 236 of SDG Country Report 2023

The data presented in the report for indicator 16.1.1D was displayed in absolute values. These values have been updated to depict the ratios for Number of murder victims per 100 000. Subsequently the figure and narrative for indicator 16.1.1D have been updated.

SDG Baseline Report 2017

The baseline report provides a computed indicator value for the selected indicators based on internationally accepted definitions and methods of computation, based on data obtained during the base year (2016) or the year closest to 2016 for which data was available.Click here for GoalTracker Portal

The global agenda on sustainable development is best expressed through the SDGs, what one can best describe as the ultimate measure of progress which is about prosperity for people and planet. The SDGs, a set of 17 “Global Goals”, 169 targets, and 230 indicators, are a standard for evaluating if progress is being made across the world to reduce poverty, improve quality of life, and realise aspirations of the masses of people towards development.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Indicator Baseline Report 2017

This report sheds light on what has been done and on what more needs to be accomplished in order to rid South Africa of extreme poverty.

Structure of the report

The report covers all 17 goals stated in the SDG documents. Each goal will be treated as a separate chapter in the report. Each chapter will be structured as follows:

1)         An introduction linking the sustainable development goal to the country’s National Development Plan (NDP), related policies, programmes and projects initiated by departments and institutions.

2)         Statement of the individual targets relating to the goal together with all indicators pertaining to specific targets.

3)         The definition of the indicator as well as the method of computing the indicator values.

4)         A baseline indicator value and where applicable, a chart/table indicating changes over time for the selected indicators are given. Baseline indicator values are based on data obtained during the base year (2016) or the year closest to 2016 for which data was available. In instances where the base year/period is not referenced on the charts/tables, the base year is 2016.

5)         Indication of the data source(s).

6)         Where possible, a comment section relating to the indicator is included.

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What is the Consumer Price Index?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures monthly changes in prices for a range of consumer products. Changes in the CPI record the rate of inflation. The CPI can also be used as a cost-of-living index. HOW IS THE CPI MEASURED? The prices of goods and services consumed by South Africans are used to calculate an   read more »