SUSENAS: BIGGEST SDG'S DATA PROVIDER

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) was officially launched by the United Nations (UN) on September 25, 2015. The concept of the SDGs was first displayed at the United Nations Sustainable Developments Rio+20 Conference in 2012. SDGs are a continuation of the MDG's (Millennium Development Goals) which ended in 2015. The SDG has 17 goals and 169 achievements that are measured and applied throughout the world, including Indonesia. SDG's has also been included in the 2015-2019 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN).

Data for measuring SDG's in Indonesia is taken from several sources. But, most of them are from the National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) BPS-Statistics which covers at least 11 of the 17 SDG's goals, such as poverty, food, sanitation, decent living, gender, education, and other indicators. Susenas in 2019 is also integrated with the Study of Toddler Nutrition Status (SSGB) to supply the needs of stunting data in Indonesia. In its utilization, Susenas data is also used by the government and related stakeholders in determining policies along with evaluations of these policies.

Training is also given to officers who will conduct direct interviews with selected sample households so that officers have understood the concepts and definitions in the questionnaire. Officers are also equipped with tips on data collection and how to deal with challenges in the field.