International SDG Data Collaboration [17.2.3]
Collaboration on gathering, measuring, and analyzing data for SDG progress and global indicators.
International SDG data collaboration at Palestine Technical University Kadoorie (PTUK) reflects the institution’s commitment to evidence-based sustainable development. This focus area focuses on building partnerships with global data networks, academic research groups, and development organizations to collect, analyze, benchmark, and share sustainability-related data. Through collaborative data exchange and monitoring frameworks, PTUK enhances its ability to evaluate progress on key sustainability goals, identify gaps, and implement solutions that address local and national priorities.
Access to reliable international datasets strengthens PTUK’s research capacity, supports decision-making, and improves the quality of sustainability reporting. Collaborative data projects also expose students and researchers to global methodologies and technical tools, fostering a culture of scientific rigor and international engagement. By aligning its research outputs with global data structures, PTUK becomes an active contributor to global knowledge ecosystems rather than a passive recipient of external insights.
This focus area advances SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, particularly the targets related to data monitoring, capacity building, and knowledge-sharing across borders. Participation in international SDG data platforms promotes transparency, expands research horizons, and encourages the integration of Palestinian sustainability challenges into global development agendas. Through these collaborative efforts, PTUK ensures that local realities, whether in agriculture, climate adaptation, renewable energy, or community development, contribute to shaping global understanding, while also benefiting from advanced international expertise and technological support.
Activities Table
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Participation in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking SDG Data Reporting |
PTUK collects, analyzes, and submits institutional sustainability data to the international THE Impact Rankings for evaluation. This process involves structured reporting on research, community engagement, governance, and environmental practices. Participation strengthens global transparency, benchmarking, and partnership-building in support of SDG 17. |
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Collaboration with UNESCO on Educational Data and SDG Capacity Building |
PTUK works with UNESCO in programs focused on SDG indicator monitoring, higher education development, and data-driven policy alignment. This collaboration supports institutional capacity building and strengthens international research integration, contributing to SDG 17 by promoting shared learning and coordinated development strategies. |
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Joint Sustainability Data Exchange with Erasmus+ Partner Universities |
Through Erasmus+ cooperation, PTUK engages in data-sharing on sustainability research outputs, student mobility, energy consumption, and academic development programs. This collaboration facilitates cross-institutional learning and strengthens global partnerships under SDG 17. |
International Relations Office | Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie |
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Participation in the International Renewable Energy Research and Data Networks |
PTUK contributes local data on solar irradiation, small-scale PV system performance, and energy efficiency research to international renewable energy databases. This enhances global understanding of renewable energy challenges in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern contexts and supports SDG 17 through shared scientific collaboration. |
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Joint SDG Community Data Collection Projects with Local and Global NGOs |
PTUK works with NGOs to collect data on water access, agricultural sustainability, waste management, and community development. These collaborative field-based research activities support local policy development and reflect SDG 17 through multi-stakeholder engagement. |
https://ptuk.edu.ps/en/deanships/about.php?name=development-and-community-service |
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Publication of Sustainability Research Through International Open-Access Platforms |
PTUK researchers publish open-access sustainability research, enabling global access to local development findings and innovations. This practice strengthens shared global research capacity and reflects SDG 17 by promoting open scientific collaboration. |
https://ptuk.edu.ps/projects/so/en/earticlepage.php?artid=49 |
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