Monitoring and Evaluation of Sustainable Development Goals: A Methodological Framework for Research on the Case of Georgia

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https://doi.org/10.52340/splogos.2026.01.26

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Sustainable development, monitoring, evaluation, research methods, SDGs

Abstract

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a cornerstone of contemporary Georgian politics and national development strategy. This article examines the methodological framework for monitoring and evaluating the SDGs within the Georgian context, specifically addressing data availability, indicator precision, and quantitative selection processes. Furthermore, it analyzes the implementation of SDGs at the national level, focusing on the specific indicators and data collection methods employed. The findings suggest that methodological diversity enhances both assessment accuracy and the quality of strategic decision-making. Finally, the article proposes a comprehensive strategy integrating key principles, methods, and tools to facilitate effective SDG assessment at both national and regional levels, providing a clearer roadmap for evaluating policy achievements.

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Nana Akhalaia, Georgian Technical University

Associate Professor, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Academic Doctor of Economics

Nato Makhatadze, Georgian Technical University

Associate Professor, Academic Doctor of Social Sciences

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2026-05-22

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Akhalaia, N., & Makhatadze, N. (2026). Monitoring and Evaluation of Sustainable Development Goals: A Methodological Framework for Research on the Case of Georgia. SOCIOPOLITOLOGOS, 1, 420–435. https://doi.org/10.52340/splogos.2026.01.26

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