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The data needed for the SDG was not collected. However, the data on informal settlements indirectly show that significant
progress may be needed in order to meet the goal of this SDG.

Based on the data reported for local food production, progress in this SDG goal would be on track.

Based on the data reported for traffic fatalities and the health KPIs, progress is lagging and will need attention with respect
to this SDG goal.

Based on the data reported, there is a lack of childcare, and education enrolment also is below optimum. Progress on this
SDG is not on track.

Based on the data reported, water is clean and available, but being in an area of high-water stress, losses in the system are a
concern. The usage of water resources can be seen as not sustainable in the future. Progress on SDG is not on track.

Based on the data reported, the electrical distribution infrastructure is excellent. Consumption needs to be reduced and
renewable energy implemented to meet the goal of this SDG. Progress to the goal of this SDG is not on track

Based on the data reported, income equality is very good, but unemployment is high and needs to be addressed to meet
goal of this SDG. Progress to the goal of this SDG is not on track.

Based on the data reported for ICT infrastructure and innovation, progress to the goal of this SDG is tracking positive.

Based on the data reported for the GINI coefficient, progress to the goal of this SDG is tracking positive.

Based on the data reported. significant improvements are needed to meet the goals of this SDG. Levels of air pollutants
are above WHO guidelines. Expenditure on culture (in particular for a city based on cultural and religious tourism) is sub-
optimal. Overall energy consumption is high. While green areas are available, there is a concern with how effective the city’s
planning and policy processes are to counteract urban sprawl, informal settlements and loss of green space. Traffic, and the
resulting air pollution need to be addressed. Progress to the goal of this SDG is not on track.
Based on the data reported, the waste infrastructure is in place and programmes to increase recycling are making an impact.
Progress to the goal of this SDG is tracking positive.

Based on the data reported, GHG emissions are not near enough to the required levels. Progress to the goal of this SDG is
not on track.

Based on the data reported for voter turnout and open data, there is progress to the goal of this SDG.

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