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Summary: Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in the Arab Region (2025)

Introduction

• The Arab region faces significant challenges toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to political instability, economic crises, and resource scarcity.
• Progress is uneven across goals and countries, with some areas showing improvement while others remain stagnant or regressed.
• A major obstacle is insufficient data availability, hindering informed policymaking and evidence-based decision-making.

Overview by SDG

Goal 1: No Poverty

• Poverty remains a critical challenge, with an increase in the number of people living below the $2.15 poverty line.
• Social protection coverage remains low, and about 70% of the employed population is vulnerable to economic shocks.
• Progress is slow, and the target of eradicating poverty remains out of reach.

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

• Food insecurity is high, particularly in low-income and conflict-affected countries.
• Undernourishment affects over a third of the region's population, and child stunting has not decreased sufficiently.
• Investment in sustainable agriculture is inadequate, and climate change exacerbates food shortages.

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

• Improvements in healthcare access and maternal/child mortality are notable, but challenges include high maternal mortality and maternal deaths.
• Non-communicable diseases, mental health issues, and inadequate access to sexual and reproductive healthcare remain critical gaps.
• Disease incidence, such as malaria, is high, and healthcare systems are strained by conflicts.

Goal 4: Quality Education

• Primary and secondary school completion rates have improved, but significant gender and equity gaps persist.
• Teacher training and access to inclusive education remain challenges, especially for girls.
• Completion rates have not reached the global average, and early childhood development is insufficient.

Goal 5: Gender Equality

• Substantial progress has been made in women’s political representation, but legal gaps and gender-based violence persist.
• Female labor force participation is low, and women face discrimination in economic participation and access to healthcare.
• Child marriage and female genital mutilation remain prevalent in several countries.

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

• Access to clean water and sanitation has improved slightly, but progress is uneven across countries.
• Water scarcity is severe, and inefficient water use remains a major issue in the region.
• Data gaps are significant, particularly in low-income countries.

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

• Over 90% of the population has access to electricity, but clean energy penetration is low.
• Energy intensity remains high, and investments in renewable energy capacity are insufficient.
• Countries in conflict see lower progress, highlighting the impact of instability.

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

• Unemployment is at a record high globally, with nearly 50 million unemployed in the Arab region.
• Informal employment dominates, and decent work opportunities are limited.
• Economic growth has not been inclusive, and small-scale industries lack financial support.

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

• Research and development expenditure is low compared to global averages.
• Manufacturing employment and value-added remain stagnant, hampered by limited access to finance and innovation.
• Digital infrastructure is growing, but large disparities exist between high- and low-income countries.

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

• Socioeconomic and gender disparities persist, limiting inclusive growth.
• Middle-income countries suffer from low tax-to-GDP ratios, hindering redistribution.
• Official data on inequality and migration patterns is lacking, making it difficult to track progress.

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

• Progress in urban slum reduction is modest, and cities remain unsafe and unsustainable.
• Air pollution is a major concern, particularly in densely populated urban areas.
• Disaster risk reduction strategies are lacking in many countries, increasing vulnerability.

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

• Unsustainable production patterns are prevalent, with high levels of waste and resource consumption.
• Food waste and electronic waste require urgent attention, yet treatment systems are insufficient.
• The region relies heavily on extractive industries, harming sustainable development.

Goal 13: Climate Action

• Climate change vulnerability is high, with limited adaptive capacity.
• Greenhouse gas emissions rose faster in the Arab region than the global average.
• International climate finance allocation is inadequate to meet regional needs.

Goal 14: Life Below Water

• Overfishing and illegal, unreported fishing are significant threats to marine biodiversity.
• Designation of marine protected areas has increased slightly, but targets remain unmet.
• Coastal pollution and land-based sources endanger marine ecosystems.

Goal 15: Life on Land

• Land degradation remains severe, affecting about 8% of land in the Arab region.
• Protected areas cover a higher proportion of terrestrial ecosystems, but desertification continues.
• Biodiversity loss is high, and legal frameworks for genetic resource protection are weak.

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

• Governance weaknesses and corruption undermine peace and justice.
• Public access to data and service delivery tracking is limited, hindering accountability.
• High homicide rates in conflict-affected regions exacerbate insecurity.

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

• The region lacks sufficient national statistical capacity, hindering data availability and quality.
• Public internet and digital infrastructure investment remains low in low-income countries.
• Climate finance allocation is inadequate, putting the region at a disadvantage.

Key Challenges and Recommendations

• Data Deficiencies: Robust national statistics systems are missing, impacting progress tracking.
• Economic Constraints: Fiscal deficits, high public debt, and capital flight hinder investment in sustainable development.
• Peace and Stability: Conflicts, violence, and displacement disrupt development efforts.
• Climate Impacts: Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and floods strain resources and infrastructure.

Key Recommendations

• Strengthen national capacity for data collection and dissemination.
• Promote cross-country collaboration and access to finance for SDG implementation.
• Enhance regional partnerships to share best practices and leverage technology.
• Integrate the 2030 Agenda into national policies to ensure coherent action.
• Prioritize climate-resilient strategies and disaster risk reduction mechanisms.