development indicator
[/dɪˈveləpmənt ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/]
nounpl: development indicators
indicador de desenvolvimento
1. A measurable variable or statistic used to assess the progress, status, or level of development in a country, region, or sector
The Human Development Index is one of the most widely used development indicators in the world.
O Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano é um dos indicadores de desenvolvimento mais amplamente utilizados no mundo.
2. A metric that tracks improvements in economic, social, environmental, or institutional aspects of a nation or community
GDP growth, literacy rates, and life expectancy are common development indicators.
Crescimento do PIB, taxas de alfabetização e expectativa de vida são indicadores de desenvolvimento comuns.
3. A statistical tool used by international organizations and governments to monitor sustainable development goals
The UN uses various development indicators to track progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
A ONU utiliza diversos indicadores de desenvolvimento para acompanhar o progresso em direção aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável.
Development indicators are central to international development discourse and policy-making in both Brazil and globally. Brazil, as a major emerging economy, frequently uses these indicators to measure its own progress and compare its development status with other nations. Organizations like UNDP, World Bank, and IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) regularly publish and analyze development indicators for policy guidance and international cooperation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
development indicator framework
composite development indicator
key development indicator (KDI)
lagging development indicator
leading development indicator
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