Not applicable in the Canadian context.

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Goal

Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Target

Target 16.8: Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
Indicator

Indicator 16.8.1: Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
Definition and concepts

The indicator Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations has two separate components: the developing country proportion of voting rights and the developing country proportion of membership in international organisations. In some institutions, these two components are identical.
Comment and limitations
Method of computation
Progress measurement details

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Goal

Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Target

Target 16.8: Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
Indicator

Indicator 16.8.1: Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO), United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA)
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