By: Mishal-e-NoorWe are living in the age of global development agendas where socio-economic convergence of developed and developing countries is looked at through the lens of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and MDGs (Millenium Development Goals). However, the pandemic acted as a global reset and a structural break that not only slowed down growth process but also calls for revision of the SDGs in the light of the change in economic indicators the pandemic has brought about. - Advertisement -As per estimates, Pakistan needs to allocate 10 percent of its GDP per annum to realize the SDGs. Since there does not exist any data to categorize economic indicators in the light of SDGs, measuring their progress is difficult. Additionally, in order to create momentum for the SDGs goals, there is a need to strengthen the national data sources so as to guide and launch corrective public policy measures.

Source: Pakistan Today August 18, 2021 18:11 UTC