Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive

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Indicator

Indicator 16.7.2: Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive
Definition and concepts

This indicator is based on surveys and measures the level of self-assessment of “external efficiency of policies”, meaning the extent to which the population considers that politicians and/or political institutions will listen to and will act considering the opinions of ordinary citizens. To tackle both dimensions of this indicator, two questions are used within the survey/stud. The first question measures the extent to which people believe that they really can express their opinion about what the Government does (inclusive participation in decision-making), and the second question measures the extent to which people feel that the political system allows them to have an influence on policies (focusing on responsive decision-making).
Unit of measure

Percent, %
Method of computation

The indicator is calculated based on the answers of survey respondents for two questions that tackle two distinct dimensions, such as inclusive participation in decision-making and taking responsive decisions by the Government:

1) To what extent do you consider that the policy system in the Republic of Moldova allows the persons like you to express themselves about the Government's actions?

2) To what extent do you consider that the policy system in the Republic of Moldova allows the persons like you to have an influence on policies?

The answers are: At all, Very unlikely, A little, Very likely, A lot, Refuse, Do not know, Non-response.

Periodicity

Once every 2 years
Data last updated Aug 02, 2024
Metadata last updated Aug 02, 2024

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

Indicator 16.7.2: Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
Target

Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
UN designated tier

2
Link to global metadata

https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-16-07-02.pdf
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF)
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

UNDP Oslo Governance Centre
Related indicators

SDG indicator 16.7.2 complements indicator 16.7.1 (under the same target 16.7 -- “Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels”) which draws on administrative data sources to measure the proportional representation of various population groups in public institutions. The two indicators are highly complementary as proportional representation alone is no guarantee that all population groups represented in public institutions have equal decision-making power, or that all population groups in the national population have equal opportunities to voice their interests and preferences and to influence public decision-making. Indicator 16.7.2 provides important additional information by focusing on the inclusiveness and responsiveness of decision-making, as perceived by the population (drawing from population surveys).

Indicator 16.7.2 can also be used to complement SDG target 10.2 on the promotion of the “social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status”, which only has one indicator measuring economic exclusion (SDG 10.2.1 – Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by age, sex and persons with disabilities). Indicator 16.7.2 therefore provides important additional information to measure progress against this target by providing data on political inclusion.

Similarly, 16.7.2 can also be used to complement SDG target 10.3 on “Ensuring equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard”, which only has one indicator measuring felt discrimination on various grounds (SDG 10.3.1 Proportion of the population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed within the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law). Indicator 16.7.2 therefore provides relevant additional information to measure progress against this target by helping to identify whether certain population groups might feel discriminated against in terms of their inclusion in public decision-making and the extent to which political institutions are responsive to their demands/preferences.
Metadata update

2023-03-31

Source 1

Data sources

1) Living standard measuring survey (LSMS) - WB,

2) Demography and Health Survey (DHS),

3) Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) - UNICEF,

4) Household Budget Survey (HBS) - NBS;

5) Other surveys

Data producers

State Chancellery
Data providers

State Chancellery
Institutional mandate

State Chancellery
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