Suggesting Priorities of Sustainable Development Goals Considering the Lingering Impacts of COVID-19

Abstract

Sustainable development goals (SDGs), which aim to be achieved by 2030, require a most efficient approach for the rest of the period as the achievement rate is very low and the impact of COVID-19 continues. Therefore, this study analyzes previous studies and statistics of the United Nations to suggest the priority of SDGs: Among all SDGs, this study suggests that goal 17 (partnerships for the goals) and ecosystem-related goals corresponding to goals 13, 14, and 15 are supposed to be the first priority since they are able to form the foundation for other goals. The general goals (goals 1~9, 11, 12, and 16) and goal 10 (reduced inequalities) follow the next priority, making the most effective flows. The paper also suggests that among the targets of goal 17, 17.2 (fully implement the commitment to Official Development Assistance), 17.18 (support available data to developing countries), and 17.11 (increase exports of developing countries) are supposed to be prioritized to focus on recovering the economy of developing countries in a short time. Furthermore, this study proposes that while each country carries out its urgent goals, the international community should carry out the goals according to the priorities presented, cooperating with each country.