Using knowledge from the margins to meet the SDGs: the real data revolution
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2017-06Author
Wheeler, Joanna
López-Franco, Erika
Howard, Jo
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As efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) gain momentum there is an increasing need to consider the
inclusiveness of the data revolution. In order to ‘leave no one behind’ in development, knowledge from marginalised people is
necessary and must be valued and recognised. Without this knowledge being embedded in data, the complex realities of
people living in societies’ margins are made invisible, and data may reinforce exclusion and inequalities rather than challenge them. Knowledge generated and amplified through participatory research processes that promote learning and dialogue between citizens and duty-bearers can enhance accountability relationships and help solutions to difficult social issues emerge. This real data revolution can support inclusive strategies for meeting the global goals from the ground-up.
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Howard, J.; Lopez-Franco, E. and Wheeler, J. (2017) Using knowledge from the margins to meet the SDGs: the real data revolution, Participate Policy Briefing 3, Brighton: IDSIs part of series
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