# SDG 16 Data Initiative #  The SDG16 Data Initiative is a collective project to compile existing global data that can help track progress towards the achievement of SDG16. The recommended UN official indicators along with proposed complementary indicators are listed for each target. We have included a variety of respected data providers and sought to highlight gaps and useful alternative data sources in SDG16 target areas. For more information [visit the SDG 16 Data Initiative website ](https://www.sdg16.org/) **Focus Areas and Topics** [[Government]], [[Democracy]], [[Sustainability]], [[Data Governance]], [[Data Infrastructure]], [[Sustainable Development]] **Projects and Programs** For more information about the Projects and Programs, please visit [SDG 16 Data Initiative](https://www.sdg16.org/) **Funders and Partners** For more information about the [Funders](https://www.sdg16.org/about/) and Partners, please visit [SDG 16 Data Initiative](https://www.sdg16.org/) **People and Careers** Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people]() working at SDG 16 Data Initiative and the [career opportunities]() currently available. **Languages** [[English]], [[Spanish]], [[French]], [[Russian]], [[Chinese]], [[Arabic]] **Classification and Geography** SDG 16 Data Initiative is classified as a [[Coalition]] and has headquarters located in various locations. We are still reviewing information about the geographic scope of work. Current data indicate the scope is [[Global]] <iframe width="640" height="480" style="border:0" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/search?q=SDG+16+Data+Initiative+Various&zoom=6&key=AIzaSyARt3Dr0fdqIk6h-e8oTQe84Ln2J3u5HaI"></iframe> >[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels *Website* https://www.sdg16.org/ *Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/SDG16Data?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Eprofile%3ASDG16Data%7Ctwgr%5EeyJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2hvcml6b25fdHdlZXRfZW1iZWRfOTU1NSI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJodGUiLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3NwYWNlX2NhcmQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib2ZmIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH19&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sdg16hub.org%2Fdata-initiative SDG 16 Data Initiative --- Exported from the Datasphere Observatory Database : 4 April 2025 For more information about the data collection and review processes, please see the Datasphere Atlas [[Methodology]]. If you would like to share information with us to help update this profile, please make a [suggestion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdldzt15HVYekbX1ZyDi-oLiDxozFL-wiAPPmEs3S4IlCRXpQ/viewform) or [[contact our research team]]. The Datasphere Atlas and Observatory are projects of The Datasphere Initiative