Sustainable Development Goals - Overview

Goal 16: Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions
  • Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.1.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age Environmental   Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.1.3: Proportion of population subjected to physical, psychological or sexual violence in the previous 12 months Environmental   Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.1.4: Proportion of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live Environmental   Governmental  

  • Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children

    • Indicator 16.2.1: Proportion of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month Environmental  

    • Indicator 16.2.2: Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age and form of exploitation Environmental   Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.2.3: Proportion of young women and men aged 18‑29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18 Environmental   Governmental  

  • Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.3.1: Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.3.2: Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population Social  

  • Target 16.4: By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime International Cooperation  

    • Indicator 16.4.1: Total value of inward and outward illicit financial flows (in current United States dollars) Economic  

    • Indicator 16.4.2: Proportion of seized, found or surrendered arms whose illicit origin or context has been traced or established by a competent authority in line with international instruments Governmental  

  • Target 16.5: Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.5.1: Proportion of persons who had at least one contact with a public official and who paid a bribe to a public official, or were asked for a bribe by those public officials, during the previous 12 months Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.5.2: Proportion of businesses that had at least one contact with a public official and that paid a bribe to a public official, or were asked for a bribe by those public officials during the previous 12 months Governmental  

  • Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.6.1: Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar) Economic   Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.6.2: Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services Environmental   Governmental  

  • Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.7.1: Proportions of positions (by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups) in public institutions (national and local legislatures, public service, and judiciary) compared to national distributions Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.7.2: Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group Governmental  

  • Target 16.8: Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance International Cooperation  

    • Indicator 16.8.1: Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations

  • Target 16.9: By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.9.1: Proportion of children under 5 years of age whose births have been registered with a civil authority, by age Environmental   Governmental  

  • Target 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.10.1: Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.10.2: Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information Governmental  

  • Target 16.a: Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.a.1: Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles Governmental  

  • Target 16.b: Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development Governmental  

    • Indicator 16.b.1: Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law Governmental  

Alignment with Agenda 2063 - Goals

  • Goal 11: Democratic values, practices, universal principles of human rights, justice and the rule of law entrenched .
    Strong   Aspiration 3.  
  • Goal 12: Capable institutions and transformed leadership in place.
    Strong   Aspiration 3.  
  • Goal 13: Peace, Security and Stability is preserved .
    Strong   Aspiration 4.  
  • Goal 16: African Cultural Renaissance is pre-eminent .
    Weak   Aspiration 5.  
  • Goal 17: Full Gender Equality in All Spheres of Life.
    Weak   Aspiration 6.  
  • Goal 18: Engaged and Empowered Youth and Children.
    Strong   Aspiration 6.  

Alignment with Agenda 2063 - Targets

  • Target 11.1 : At least 70% of the people believe that they are empowered and are holding their leaders accountable
    T16.3 Strong   T16.7 Strong  
  • Target 11.2 : At least 70% of the people perceive that the press / information is free and freedom of expression pertains
    T16.1 Strong   T16.10 Strong  
  • Target 11.3 : At least 70% of the public perceive elections are free, fair and transparent
    T16.6 Strong   T16.7 Strong  
  • Target 11.4 : Accredited Electoral Observers certifies elections to be free and fair
    T16.6 Strong  
  • Target 11.6 : All reporting obligations with respect to compliance of AU Shared instruments are met by 2017
    T16.5 Weak   T16.7 Strong  
  • Target 11.7 : Zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes in government is the norm
    T16.3 Strong  
  • Target 11.8 : African Charter on Democracy is signed, ratified and domesticated by 2020
    T16.5 Weak   T16.7 Strong  
  • Target 11.9 : At least 70% of the people perceive the judiciary to be independent and deliver justice on fair and timely basis.
    T16.3 Strong   T16.7 Strong  
  • Target 11.10 : At least 70% of the people perceive they have free access to justice
    T16.3 Strong  
  • Target 11.11 : At least 70% of the people perceive the entrenchment of the culture of respect for human rights, the rule of law and due process.
    T16.3 Strong  
  • Target 12.1 : At least 70% of the public acknowledge the public service to be professional, efficient, responsive, accountable, impartial and corruption free
    T16.5 Strong   T16.6 Strong  
  • Target 12.2 : At least 70% of the public acknowledge the relevance and good functioning of the legislature as a key component of democracy
    T16.3 Strong   T16.6 Strong   T16.7 Strong  
  • Target 12.3 : All local governments have full administrative and institutional capacities and appropriate fiscal powers
    T16.6 Strong   T16.a Strong  
  • Target 12.4 : Local communities have a fair share of the exploitation of natural resources and are using them for the benefit of all.
    T16.b Weak  
  • Target 12.5 : Reduce local conflicts to zero by 2020
    T16.1 Strong   T16.b Weak  
  • Target 13.1 : Level of conflict emanating from ethnicity, all forms of exclusion , religious and political differences is at most 50% of 2013 levels.
    T16.1 Strong   T16.3 Strong  
  • Target 13.2 : Entrenched culture of peace
    T16.1 Weak   T16.2 Weak  
  • Target 16.3 : Dual Citizenship granted to the Diaspora
    T16.9 Strong  
  • Target 17.5 : Increase gender parity in decision making positions at all levels to at least 50-50 between Women and Men
    T16.7 Strong  
  • Target 17.7 : Reduce 2013 levels of violence against women and Girls by at least 20%
    T16.2 Strong  
  • Target 17.10 : End all forms of political, legal or administrative discrimination against Women and Girls by 2023
    T16.b Strong  
  • Target 18.5 : . End all forms of violence, child labor exploitation, child marriage and human trafficking
    T16.2 Strong   T16.9 Weak  

Alignment with Agenda 2063 - Indicators

  • Indicator 11.1.1 : % of people who believe that they are empowered to hold their leaders accountable
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong   I16.7.1 Strong   I16.7.2 Weak  
  • Indicator 11.2.2 : % of people who perceive that there is freedom of the press
    I16.10.1 Strong   I16.10.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.2.3 : % of people who believe that there is free access to information
    I16.10.1 Strong   I16.10.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.3.4 : % of people who believe that the elections are free, fair and transparent; the rate of participation of elections
    I16.6.1 Strong   I16.6.2 Strong   I16.7.1 Strong   I16.7.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.4.5 : % of the accredited electoral observers who certifies elections to be free and fair
    I16.6.1 Strong   I16.6.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.6.7 : % of reporting obligations with respect to compliance to AU shared instruments met
    I16.5.1 Strong   I16.7.1 Strong   I16.7.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.7.8 : Number of protests against unconstitutional change in government; Number of unconstitutional or undemocratic changes done on the continent
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.8.9 : Percentage of countries: -Signed -Ratified - Integrated
    I16.5.1 Strong   I16.7.1 Strong   I16.7.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.9.10 : Percentage of citizens who believe that the judiciary is independent
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong   I16.7.2 Weak  
  • Indicator 11.9.11 : Percentage of citizens who believe that the judicial system renders righteous judgments
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong   I16.7.2 Weak  
  • Indicator 11.9.12 : Percentage of citizens who believe that the judiciary makes judgments in a timely manner
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong   I16.7.2 Weak  
  • Indicator 11.10.13 : % of people who perceive they have free access to justice
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.11.14 : Percentage of citizens who believe that the culture of respect for human rights is rooted
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.11.15 : Percentage of citizens who believe that the rule of law is established
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 11.11.16 : Percentage of citizens who believe that procedures are followed
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 12.1.1 : Percentage of citizens who recognize that utilities are professionals (effective, responsive, accountable, impartial and honest)
    I16.5.1 Strong   I16.6.1 Strong   I16.6.2 Weak  
  • Indicator 12.2.2 : Proportion of the population who acknowledge the relevance and good functioning of the legislature as a key component of the democracy
    I16.3.1 Strong   I16.3.2 Strong   I16.6.1 Strong   I16.6.2 Strong   I16.7.1 Strong   I16.7.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 12.3.3 : The number of local government to develop and execute their development plans
    I16.6.1 Strong   I16.6.2 Strong   I16.a.1 Strong  
  • Indicator 12.4.4 : The level of satisfaction of local authorities on the share of the exploitation of natural resources for the benefit of all. The proportion of revenue generated from exploitation of natural resources retained in the local communities.
    I16.b.1 Strong  
  • Indicator 12.5.5 : The number of local conflicts that occurred in a year
    I16.1.1 Weak   I16.1.2 Weak   I16.1.3 Weak   I16.1.4 Strong   I16.b.1 Weak  
  • Indicator 13.1.1 : The number of conflicts emanating from ethnicity, all forms of exclusion, religious and political difference
    I16.1.1 Weak   I16.1.2 Weak   I16.1.3 Weak   I16.1.4 Strong   I16.3.1 Weak   I16.3.2 Weak  
  • Indicator 13.2.2 : The existence of programme on peace building and conflict prevention
    I16.1.1 Strong   I16.1.2 Strong   I16.1.3 Strong   I16.1.4 Strong  
  • Indicator 13.2.3 : Building of the capacity of the media personnel on culture of peace
    I16.1.1 Strong   I16.1.2 Strong   I16.1.3 Strong   I16.1.4 Strong  
  • Indicator 13.2.4 : Existence of programmes for ethnic, religious, political and cultural tolerance
    I16.2.1 Strong   I16.2.2 Strong   I16.2.3 Strong  
  • Indicator 16.3.3 : Continental indicator (Number of countries in the Diaspora which grant dual citizenship)
    I16.9.1 Strong  
  • Indicator 17.5.12 : Gender parity index in political and managerial
    I16.7.1 Weak   I16.7.2 Strong  
  • Indicator 17.7.14 : Proportion of women and girls subjected to sexual and physical violence disaggregated by intimate partner or non intimate partner
    I16.2.1 Weak   I16.2.2 Strong   I16.2.3 Weak  
  • Indicator 17.7.15 : Number of children who are victims of human trafficking per 100 000 people
    I16.2.1 Strong   I16.2.2 Weak   I16.2.3 Strong  
  • Indicator 17.10.27 : Number of reported cases, amendment of laws
    I16.b.1 Weak  
  • Indicator 18.5.6 : The proportion of children whose births are registered within the first year
    I16.9.1 Weak