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.

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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 net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors
Target name

Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non‐communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all
UN designated tier

1
UN custodian agency

Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 210 KB) opens in a new window