Measuring Progress and Impact in Sustainable Development Goal Implementation: Frameworks, Indicators, and Accountability
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tech-gl-imp-06
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About the Article
This article explores how robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems enable organizations to measure outcomes, track progress, and ensure accountability in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It reviews key frameworks—including the Logical Framework Approach, Results-Based Management, Theory of Change, and Outcome Mapping—and demonstrates how they support both quantitative accountability and qualitative learning. The article discusses the use of SMART indicators across poverty, food security, health, education, and gender equality, as well as methodological diversity, combining surveys, focus groups, participatory appraisal, and mobile-based data collection.
Transparent reporting practices, supported by stakeholder validation and open data approaches, are emphasized as critical for donor confidence, policy reform, and community trust.
Key Topics
- Monitoring and evaluation frameworks: LogFrame, RBM, ToC, Outcome Mapping
- Development of SMART indicators across SDG domains
- Quantitative, qualitative, and participatory data collection methods
- Mobile-based and GIS-enabled evaluation tools
- Transparent reporting and stakeholder validation
- Accountability as a driver of trust and sustainability
Academic Value
The article contributes to scholarship and practice by bridging global development frameworks with actionable monitoring strategies. It highlights the importance of rigorous, context-sensitive evaluation methods in building credible evidence for sustainable development.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Measuring Progress and Impact in Sustainable Development Goal Implementation: Frameworks, Indicators, and Accountability. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tech-gl-imp-06
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