Foreword viii

Executive Summary x

Part 1. SDG Transformations 1

1.1 Six Transformations to achieve the SDGs 1

1.2 Government efforts to implement the SDG Transformations 4

1.3 Lead, transform, succeed: Translating global needs and ambitions into business solutions on the path to 2030 11

1.4 Transforming trade systems and value chains for sustainable development 14

Part 2. The SDG Index and Dashboards 18

2.1 The 2019 SDG Index and Dashboards 19

2.1.1 The SDG Index 19

2.1.2 The SDG Dashboards 22

2.1.3 Absolute performance gaps in G20 countries 37

2.2 Methodology 39

2.2.1 Interpreting the Index and Dashboards results 39

2.2.2 The European Commission’s independent statistical audit 39

2.2.3 Changes made to the 2019 edition and main limitations 40

2.2.4 Methods summary 42

2.2.5 Data tables 49

References 73

Part 3. Country Profiles 79