International Scientific and Practical Conference «Statistical Assessments of Sustainable Development»

Abstract

The article contains an overview of the reports submitted at the International Scientific and Practical Conference «Statistical Assessments of Sustainable Development», held on January 27–28, 2022 at the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON). Of the 123 announced reports, more than 70 were heard in plenary and breakout sessions. They addressed a wide range of issues, both theoretical and applied.Speakers noted that the list of indicators for achieving sustainable development goals is still in progress and requires improvement. It is necessary to ensure the adequacy of indicators for the tasks set, cohesion of methods of information gathering, international comparability of data, and their availability to a wide range of users. The speakers also touched upon monitoring issues associated with achieving sustainable development goals.Conference participants discussed application of statistical and econometric methods for solving specific problems, formulated proposals for improving the methodology of analysis and establishing generalizing characteristics of sustainable development. Theoretical and practical issues of using statistical and econometric methods and models are considered in the context of forecasting target indicators of strategic planning, modelling and forecasting of individual socio-economic phenomena and processes, and the development of individual countries or regions.A significant portion of reports focused on analyzing the achievement of specific sustainable development goals, studying various characteristics of the economy and society, identifying patterns that arise when progressing toward the target goals. The papers also discussed ESG business transformation, modelling of a circular economy, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable development, the functioning of health care and family sustainability.