ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY AND DATA-DRIVEN METHODOLOGIES IN ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)

Abstract

In the contemporary, swiftly changing landscape, technology and data-centric approaches have become formidable instruments for realizing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a worldwide framework for tackling urgent issues including poverty, inequality, and access to education and healthcare. Realizing these ambitious objectives necessitates new strategies, with technology and data-driven processes being crucial. Data facilitates evidence-based decision-making, optimizes resource allocation, and assesses progress toward objectives, whereas technology promotes accessibility, scalability, and innovation. Collectively, they foster a synergy that expedites sustainable development, guaranteeing that no one is excluded in the pursuit of a superior and more equal future. The article employs qualitative research methodologies, including textbooks, online resources, and periodicals as secondary information sources. This study utilized diffusion of innovation theory to examine the dissemination of technology and data-driven approaches for the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This article examines how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain, can improve decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and promote transparency. To identify the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating technology and data-driven approaches in sustainable development initiatives. The study analyzes case studies from several sectors, such as agriculture, education, and healthcare, emphasizing effective implementations of technology and data-driven methods to promote sustainability. Ultimately, the study advocates for a collaborative and inclusive approach to harnessing technology, highlighting the necessity of global collaborations and capacity-building to guarantee that technological progress fairly supports sustainable development.