"United Nations Forum" discusses the importance of data for achieving sustainable development

An interactive session entitled "The Role of Data in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals" is held at the 2018 United Nations World Data Forum on the Importance of Data for Achieving Sustainable Development at the Local Level and global.

Aisha Bin Butti Bin Bishr, Director of Dubai Smart, Professor Patricia McCarney, President and CEO of WCCD, Director of the Institute of World Cities at the University of Toronto, Mr. Mahmoud Al Borai, Executive Director of the Dubai Real Estate Institute and Vice President of the International Union of Arab Realists and a consultant to the United Cities Program.

Ms. Aisha Bin Bishr opened the session by highlighting the UAE's efforts and pioneering efforts to achieve sustainable development goals at the local and international levels. "The organization of the world's largest data event is a testament to the tremendous effort in this area. The direction of enlightened leadership in the creation of discussion platforms brings together experts from around the world. with the aim of sharing experiences and opinions and harmonizing trends and visions with global developments in various fields, what Dubai Smart also seeks to make Dubai the smartest and most beautiful city. "

Dr. Bin Bishr discussed the importance of data in determining the levels of development, areas of improvement, and opportunities that result from tracking performance indicators and comparing them with data from the world's most advanced and advanced cities. . Opportunities and challenges and develop optimal solutions to build a solid foundation for a better future.

Professor Patricia McCarney, President and Executive Director of WCCD and Director of the Institute of Global Cities at the University of Toronto, reviewed the steps in developing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , starting with the eight development goals from 2000 to 2015 and achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In the 2030 Sustainable Development Plan, stressing that the shift in focus and formulation of the United Nations agenda was inevitably the result of the rapid evolution of the technology sector, which had contributed to the availability and accessibility of more data sources. Look at 90% of the data currently available only in the last two years.

Mr. Mahmoud Al Borai, Executive Director of the Real Estate Institute of Dubai, Vice-President of the International Union of Arab Realists and Advisor to the United Nations Cities Program, stressed the importance of integrating the role of the public and private sectors in collecting data to support decision-making processes and the enactment of appropriate laws and regulations. The UAE has a global network that aims to cover the largest sectors and industries possible and to provide accurate and renewable data on them.