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Further develop measurements of progress on sustainable development that support statistical capacity-building in developing countries.

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Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.
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  1. Local Sustainability Coalitions: Bring together stakeholders from various sectors within the community to develop alternative measurements of progress on sustainable development, advocating for indicators that go beyond GDP and support statistical capacity-building in developing countries.

  2. Community Development Foundations: Enhance local initiatives for sustainable development by supporting the development and implementation of holistic measurement frameworks that capture social, environmental, and economic progress.

  3. Environmental Conservation Groups: Focus on environmental conservation and develop and promote alternative indicators of progress, emphasizing sustainability and resilience while supporting statistical capacity-building in developing countries.

  4. Local Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations: Promote sustainable development by advocating for the adoption of alternative metrics for measuring progress, recognizing the importance of social and environmental factors alongside economic indicators.

  5. Citizen Science Networks: Empower citizens to participate in data collection and monitoring efforts related to sustainable development, contributing to the development of localized measurement frameworks and supporting statistical capacity-building in developing countries.

  6. Community Resilience Organizations: Focus on building resilience to environmental, economic, and social challenges at the local level, often advocating for comprehensive indicators of progress that align with sustainable development goals and supporting capacity-building efforts in developing countries.

  7. Urban Planning and Development Associations: Promote sustainable development by advocating for the use of comprehensive measurement frameworks that go beyond GDP, supporting statistical capacity-building initiatives in developing countries.

  8. Local Educational Institutions and Research Centers: Universities, colleges, and research centers can contribute to sustainable development efforts by conducting research on alternative measurements of progress, providing training and capacity-building support, and fostering collaboration with developing countries.

  9. Social Justice and Equity Groups: Advocate for inclusive and equitable approaches to sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of addressing social inequalities and supporting statistical capacity-building efforts in developing countries.

  10. Local Government Committees on Sustainable Development: Municipal or regional committees focused on sustainable development can develop and implement measurement frameworks that complement GDP, supporting statistical capacity-building efforts through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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