The SDG Metadata Translation project has evolved over time. The initial pilot examined the feasibilty of computer-assisted translation of SDG metadata into Russian. The project has since expanded to include all tier 1 and tier 1/2 SDG metadata. Translations are available now in French and Spanish, and translations into other languages are under discussion.

In the next phase of the project, we intend to harvest SDG metadata routinely from the SDG Lab (maintained by UNSD) to allow 1) translation of all tier 2 metadata and 2) efficient updating of previously translated metadata as needed.

Selected presentations describing the project’s status and plans are provided below.

World Bank ECASTAT Trust Fund SDG Metadata Translation Project: Innovation Through Strategic Collaborations (April 27, 2021)