This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Bristol statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Bristol statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Bristol-specific metadata information.

Indicator available
Indicator description
Geographical coverage
Unit of measurement
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Data last updated 2020-02-03: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window
Metadata last updated 2020-09-22: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window

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

Total resource flows for development, by recipient and donor countries and type of flow (e.g. official development assistance, foreign direct investment and other flows)
Target name

Encourage official development assistance and financial flows, including foreign direct investment, to States where the need is greatest, in particular least developed countries, African countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their national plans and programmes
UN designated tier

1 (ODA) / 2 (FDI)
UN custodian agency

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 202 KB) opens in a new window