Sustainable Development Goals - Overview

G16: 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

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

Goals

  • Goal 3.1: Promote democratic values, practices, human rights, justice and entrench the rule of law.
    Strong   Aspiration 3.   Moonshot 3: Pu  
  • Goal 3.2: Nurture Capable Institutions and Transformative Leadership.
    Strong   Aspiration 3.   Moonshot 3: Pu  
  • Goal 4.1: Preserve Peace, Security and Stability.
    Strong   Aspiration 4.   Moonshot 4: Af  
  • Goal 4.2: Nurture a Stable and Peaceful Africa.
    Strong   Aspiration 4.   Moonshot 4: Af  
  • Goal 7.1: Nurture Africa's Position in Global Affairs.
    Weak   Aspiration 7.   Moonshot 7: Af  
  • Goal 7.2: Africa takes Full Responsibility for Financing her Development.
    Weak   Aspiration 7.   Moonshot 7: Af  

Targets

  • Target 3.1.1: At least 60% of people perceive the judiciary and other oversight of institutions to be independent..
    Weak  
  • Target 3.1.2: Citizens have full access to information from national oversight institutions.
    Strong  
  • Target 3.1.3: Free and fair elections are conducted regularly in all 55 Member States.
    Weak  
  • Target 3.1.4: Systems and capacities are in place in at least 45 Member States for oversight institutions to deliver on their mandates..
    Strong   Weak  
  • Target 3.2.1: Implementation of e-governance and digital platforms for at least 80% of public services in all AU Member States.
    Weak  
  • Target 3.2.2: At least 60% of citizens perceive that there is absence of corruption in public institutions & branches of govt.
    Strong  
  • Target 4.1.1: Continental and RECs early warning and conflict prevention systems are effective and functional.
    Strong   Strong  
  • Target 4.1.2: Resolving armed conflicts through mediation and negotiation is increased to at least 50%.
    Strong  
  • Target 4.2.1: Silence all guns.
    Strong   Strong  
  • Target 4.2.2: Eliminate all forms of militia groups.
    Strong   Strong  
  • Target 4.3.1: Fully operationalise the Africa Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and other continental frameworks on peace security and stability..
    Strong  
  • Target 6.3.4: At least 50% of management positions in public and 30% private sector are held by women:.
    Weak  
  • Target 6.3.6: End harmful social norms and customary practices against women and girls such as child marriage and FGM.
    Strong  
  • Target 6.4.4: At least 15% of all elected officials at local, regional, and national are youth;.
    Weak  
  • Target 6.4.5: Eliminate all forms violence against children including migrant notably corporal punishment, child labour exploitation, and cyber bullying..
    Strong  
  • Target 6.4.6: End recruitment of children in armed conflicts..
    Strong  
  • Target 7.1.1: Member States’ engagement on global issues is based on Africa’s common positions and commitments to Africa are met..
    Weak  
  • Target 7.1.2: Africa has a stronger voice in the UN Security Council.
    Strong  
  • Target 7.1.3: Africans in leadership position in International Organizations is increased..
    Strong  
  • Target 7.2.2: Share of internal Revenue to GDP increased by 30% and illicit financial flows are reduced to at most 1% of GDP.
    Strong   Strong  

Indicators

  • Indicator 27: Percentage of eligible population who perceive the judiciary and other oversight institutions to be independent.
    Strong   Weak  
  • Indicator 28: Percentage of eligible population that report to have timely access to relevant information from national oversight institutions.
    Weak   Weak  
  • Indicator 30: Percentage of national-level oversight institutions that have requisite systems and capacities to deliver on their mandates.
    Weak   Weak  
  • Indicator 31: Percentage of public services available on digital platforms.
    Strong  
  • Indicator 32: Percentage of MS with corruption perception index (CPI) score of at least 60 points.
    Strong   Strong  
  • Indicator 34: Conflict-risk index.
    Strong  
  • Indicator 37: Percentage change in number of inter or intra-country armed conflicts.
    Strong   Strong   Weak  
  • Indicator 70: Percentage of women among elected officials in political positions at local and national levels.
    Strong  
  • Indicator 71: Percentage of management positions held by women in formal sectors.
    Strong  
  • Indicator 72: Percentage of reported cases of violence against women and girls that have been prosecuted.
    Strong   Weak  
  • Indicator 73: Percent change in girls and women who have undergone female genital mutilation.
    Strong  
  • Indicator 74: Percent change in girl-children subjected to child marriage.
    Strong   Weak  
  • Indicator 78: Percentage of elected positions held by youth in political positions at local and national levels.
    Strong  
  • Indicator 79: Proportion of children who are victims of domestic violence.
    Strong   Weak  
  • Indicator 80: Percentage of children engaged in child labour exploitation.
    Strong   Weak  
  • Indicator 81: Percentage of children who are victims of human trafficking.
    Strong   Strong   Weak  
  • Indicator 82: Percentage change in children engaged in armed conflicts.
    Strong  
  • Indicator 85: Africa secures a permanent seat(s) in the UNSC.
    Strong  
  • Indicator 86: Percentage of international Organizations headed by Africans.
    Strong  
  • Indicator 91: Percentage of illicit financial flows as compared to GDP.
    Strong  

Goals

  • Goal 1: Investing in people in least developed countries: eradicating poverty and building capacity to leave no one behind.
    Weak   Universal soci   Achieving univ   Achieving gend   Population and   Investing in y   Water, sanitat   Urbanization a   Migration and   Good and effec   Building and s  

Targets

  • Target 1.03.03: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation..
    Strong   Weak  
  • Target 1.04.03: Ensure birth registration to all newborns in least developed countries and provide a national legal identity to them..
    Strong  
  • Target 1.09.01: Strengthen good governance and the rule of law at all levels..
    Strong  
  • Target 1.09.02: Provide continued support for the strengthened and effective voice and participation of least developed countries in relevant international forums..
    Strong   Weak  
  • Target 1.09.03: Step up the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows..
    Strong   Strong  
  • Target 1.09.04: Build up efficient public administration institutions.
    Weak  
  • Target 1.09.05: Strengthen justice institutions and the rule of law..
    Strong  
  • Target 1.10.02: Foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies that are free from fear and violence..
    Strong   Weak  
  • Target 1.10.03: Strengthen multilateral dialogue and cooperation to prevent conflicts and ensure peaceful solutions to existing conflicts..
    Strong  
  • Target 6.01.02: Enhance international cooperation for the recovery of stolen assets and their return to their countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption..
    Strong   Strong  
  • Target 6.01.03: Enhance intergovernmental coordination to prevent illicit financial flows.
    Strong  

Indicators

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