The politics of good enough data. Developments, dilemmas and deadlocks in the production of global learning metrics

Clara Fontdevila

doi:10.1016/j.ijedudev.2022.102684

The politics of good enough data. Developments, dilemmas and deadlocks in the production of global learning metrics

Clara Fontdevila

Global and Comparative Studies in Education (GLANCE)

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Abstract

The indicator framework established for the monitoring of SDG4 is unambiguous on the need to advance in the production of global learning data. However, the production of SDG4 learning metrics has been riddled with technical and political difficulties. Drawing on a combination of documentary analysis, interviews and non-participant observation, this paper reconstructs the process of negotiation of the data suppliers, statistical routines and reporting standards necessary for the production of SDG4 learning metrics. The paper thus offers insight into the mechanics of global quantification, and on the transformative impact of such processes on the agendas and relationships of partaking organizations.

Original language	English
Article number	102684
Number of pages	11
Journal	International Journal of Educational Development
Volume	96
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2022.102684
Publication status	Published - Jan 2023

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goal 4
Learning metrics
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Data production
International large-scale assessments
Global indicators

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