Target 18

Enhance support to developing countries to increase high-quality, timely and reliable data on income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location.

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Employers

Community Development Councils: Work on various community development initiatives, including data collection and analysis to address issues related to income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, and geographic location.
Neighborhood Associations: Engage in community-building activities and may focus on gathering data to understand and address disparities related to income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, and geographic location within their neighborhoods.
Citizens' Action Groups: Advocate for various social issues and may undertake projects to collect and disseminate data on demographics and social indicators to promote equity and inclusion.
Community Research Institutes: Conduct research and data analysis on various social issues, including those related to income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, and geographic location.
Local Human Rights Organizations: Promote and protect human rights in their communities and often collect data to identify human rights violations and advocate for policy changes to address them, including issues related to income inequality, discrimination, and marginalization.
Community Health Centers: Often collect demographic data and conduct community assessments to better understand the health needs of different population groups, including those related to gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, and geographic location.
Youth Empowerment Organizations: Empower young people to address issues affecting their communities and may collect data to understand the challenges faced by youth, including disparities related to income, education, and access to opportunities.
Local Women's Groups: Collect data on gender disparities and advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment and may focus on issues such as income inequality, access to education and healthcare, and gender-based violence.
Immigrant and Refugee Support Organizations: Provide support and resources to immigrants and refugees resettling in the community and may collect data to understand the needs of these populations and advocate for policies that promote their integration and well-being.
Disability Advocacy Groups: May collect data on disability demographics and access to services and work to address barriers to inclusion and promote policies that support the full participation of people with disabilities in community life.

Training

Data Analysis and Statistics Training: Covers statistical methods, data visualization techniques, and software proficiency (e.g., Excel, R, Python) necessary for analyzing and interpreting data on income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, and geographic location.
Community Engagement and Cultural Sensitivity Training: Focuses on building skills in community outreach, cross-cultural communication, and understanding local customs and traditions to effectively engage with diverse populations in developing countries.
Research Methods and Survey Design: Provides training in research methodologies, survey design, sampling techniques, and data collection methods tailored to the context of developing countries, emphasizing ethical considerations and best practices.
Project Management Certification: Equips individuals with skills in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, essential for managing data collection projects in developing countries and ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
GIS and Spatial Analysis Training: Offers instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, spatial analysis techniques, and map interpretation, enabling professionals to analyze and visualize data related to geographic location in developing country contexts.
Language Proficiency Courses: Provide language training in the languages commonly spoken in target regions, enhancing communication abilities and facilitating engagement with local communities during data collection efforts.
Human Rights and Social Justice Education: Covers principles of human rights, social justice, and equity, preparing individuals to address issues such as gender inequality, discrimination, and marginalization in developing countries through data-driven advocacy and policy analysis.
Data Management and Quality Assurance Workshops: Teach skills in data cleaning, validation, and management, as well as techniques for ensuring data quality and reliability, crucial for producing accurate and reliable data in resource-constrained settings.
Capacity Building and Training of Trainers: Trains individuals to become trainers and mentors capable of transferring knowledge and skills related to data collection, analysis, and advocacy to local stakeholders and organizations in developing regions.
Professional Development in International Development: Offers courses and workshops on topics such as international development theory, global health, education, and economic development, providing a broader understanding of the context and challenges faced by developing countries and the role of data in addressing them.

Occupations

Data Analysts and Researchers: Analyze and interpret data to identify trends and patterns related to income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, and geographic location.
Community Outreach Specialists: Engage with local communities to gather data, build relationships, and ensure participation in data collection efforts, especially in developing countries where cultural sensitivity and local knowledge are crucial.
Project Managers: Oversee data collection projects, coordinate teams, manage budgets, and ensure that timelines are met to produce high-quality, timely data.
Social Scientists and Demographers: Study human behavior and population dynamics, conducting surveys and interviews to gather data on demographics and social indicators in developing countries.
Field Researchers and Data Collectors: Travel to various locations within developing regions to collect primary data through surveys, interviews, and observations.
Data Quality Assurance Specialists: Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of data collected by implementing quality control measures, conducting validation checks, and cleaning datasets.
Geographic Information System Specialists: Utilizing spatial analysis tools, GIS specialists map and visualize data related to geographic location, enabling organizations to understand spatial patterns and disparities.
Language and Cultural Experts: Proficient in local languages and customs, they facilitate communication and understanding between data collectors and communities, ensuring culturally appropriate data collection methods.
Policy Analysts and Advocates: Use data analysis to inform policy recommendations and advocate for evidence-based policies that address issues such as income inequality, gender discrimination, and social exclusion in developing countries.
Technology Specialists and IT Professionals: Develop and maintain data collection platforms, databases, and data management systems, ensuring the security and accessibility of data collected from developing countries.

Back to Goal 17 Targets

Enhance support to developing countries to increase high-quality, timely and reliable data on income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.