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 |
Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
8.b.1 |
| Target name |
By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization |
| Target number |
8.b |
| UN designated tier |
3 |
| UN custodian agency |
ILO |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 525kB) opens in a new window |