Leaving No One Behind
Reducing multiple dimensions of inequality
LNOB = Leave No One Behind
LNOB means moving our analysis beyond assessing average progress towards SDG indicators. This platform helps understand how different circumstances interact to create unequal access to basic opportunities. It provides a sound basis for inclusive policy development to boost equality of opportunity across our region.

Inequalities in SDGs
16 indicators covering 8 SDGs over time.

Country and Period Coverage
Results are available for 28 countries across Asia and the Pacific in 2009-2020 period.

Data and Methodology
Classification and Regression Tree (CART) and Dissimilarity Index (D index) with Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (2009-2020)
Why use the tool?

Find which SDGs have the most "Left Behind"
SDGs are not equal in terms of the size and composition of groups left behind in their achievement.Uncover who are the “Left Behind” in specific SDGs
Unique combinations of individual and household circumstances identify who are left behind and where.Monitor gaps and inequality in SDG achievements?
The groups that are furthest left behind change over time across SDGs both for the good and the bad.What do you get from this platform?

Overview of inequalities in the attainment of SDGs
Visualizes gaps in 16 SDG indicators in 29 countries across Asia-Pacific covering SDGs 1-8 and SDG 17.Visualization of furthest behind groups
Provides graphic illustrations of the groups furthest behind and the gaps in opportunity they faceResults available at regional, national and sub-national levels
Generates granular insights by exploring the situation of individuals and households at country and provincial levelWho can benefit from this platform?

Governments
Design and implement truly inclusive development policies that leave no one behind.Civil Society
Advocate and influence policy design and implementation with evidence.Academia
Conduct more research inspired by latest LNOB results.Development Partners
Support policymakers with inclusive projects that contribute to sustainable development.How do we produce our results?

Step 1: Obtain Household Surveys
LNOB platform relies on DHS and MICS for their wide availability and comparability.Step 2: Process and Analyze Data
ESCAP LNOB Code cleans and processes household surveys and applies machine learning techniques to understand social and economic inequality.Validate Results
ESCAP LNOB Team validates results by cross-checking final DHS and MICS Reports.Publish Online
Validated results are presented online in an intuitive, attractive, and interactive format ready for use.Mapping Furthest Behind across SDG Indicators

Which SDG are you interested in?
The platform currently covers 16 SDG indicators across 9 SDGs in 29 countries.How to disaggregate SDGs?
Each SDG indicator has its own model featuring a combination of individual and household level circumstances.Results are needed at which level?
Results are available at regional, national and sub-national levels and over time.VAC MultiChartsWrapper
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Testimonials
The LNOB platform is an excellent starting point for designing truly inclusive development policies by identifying who is left behind in SDG indicators and what circumstances they share.
H.E. Mr. Boros Samheng
Minister, Government of Cambodia
ESCAP's LNOB surprises us all by providing evidence against preconceptions about who lacks access to basic opportunities. It helps us monitor gaps and inequality in SDG achievements.
H.E. Ms. Ariunzaya Ayush
Senior Advisor and chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Mongolia
About Us
Leaving no one behind (LNOB) means moving our analysis beyond assessing average progress towards development indicators. The tools on this platform help understand how different circumstances interact to create unequal access to basic opportunities. They provide a sound basis for inclusive policy development to increase opportunity across our region.
Contact
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