Perera-Gomez, T. & Lokanathan, S. (2017). Leveraging Big Data to Support Measurement of the Sustainable Development Goals. CPRSouth 2017.
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Perera-Gomez, T. & Lokanathan, S. (2017). Leveraging Big Data to Support Measurement of the Sustainable Development Goals. CPRSouth 2017.
Download PDF EmailA socioeconomic index, also known as a deprivation or poverty index, is a single numerical figure derived from multiple indicators, that gauges the socioeconomic status of a predefined area. It allows for direct comparisons of socioeconomic status between regions and is tremendously useful in identifying patterns and correlations between socioeconomic status and other attributes.
The draft National Digital Policy proposes a target of 70% of internet users by 2025, an undeniably ambitious target. The target – pulled out of thin air as though it may seem – is actually based on a time series forecast using ITU statistics from 2000-2017.
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