Estimating networks of sustainable development goals

An increasing number of researchers and practitioners advocate for a systemic understanding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through interdependency networks. Ironically, burgeoning network-estimation literature seems neglected by this community. We provide an introduction to most suitable estimation methods SDG Building dataset with 87 development indicators in four countries over 20 years, we perform comparative study these methods. find important differences estimated network structures as well synergies trade-offs between SDGs. Finally, some guidelines on potentials limitations estimating networks policy advice.