Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable (Scouting Report)
Author: Dannela Jann B. Galias, Yasmin Nikkaela I. Cajipe, Josefina V. Almeda, Ph.D.
Abstract:
SDG 11 is focused on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. It aims to address various urban challenges, such as rapid urbanization, inadequate housing and infrastructure, and lack of access to basic services. Globally, almost all SDG 11 indicators are conceptually clear and have internationally established methodologies and standards, albeit some have no regular data available yet. In contrast, local monitoring in the Philippines identifies 11 indicators still classified as Tier 2 or Tier 3, with some even using proxies. One indicator is also not currently monitored at the national level. Moreover, only a few indicators have reported estimates published in the country’s SDG Watch. As such, there is an evident need to define data requirements and establish local methodologies to raise the current tier classifications and provide baseline information. This scoping study seeks to present global and local existing definitions and methodologies, baseline estimates, data sources, and data gaps in monitoring the indicators. Through the conduct of a literature review and consultations with national focal agencies and relevant stakeholders, the main objective of this study is to identify which among the indicators can be operationally localized in the country and should be prioritized for the succeeding methodological research studies.
Keywords:urban planning and development, SDG 11, cities and human settlements