This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Jamaica statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Jamaican statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Jamaican-specific metadata information.
This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
| Indicator name |
Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
16.7.1 |
| Target name |
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels |
| Target number |
16.7 |
| Global indicator description |
In order that decision-making be responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative, it is important to ensure diversity in representation at all levels of State institutions (central, regional and local). |
| UN designated tier |
3 |
| UN custodian agency |
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 4.0 MB) opens in a new window |
Source 1
| Organisation |
House of Parliament |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Periodically |
Source 2
| Organisation |
Ministry of Local Government |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Periodically |