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Table 7 The Sustainable development goals and indicators used in this study (96)

From: How can corporate taxes contribute to sub-Saharan Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? A case study of Vodafone

SDG 3—Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Targets:

• By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births

• By 2030, end preventable deaths of new-borns and children under five years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births

Indicators used in this study: Child and maternal mortality rates

SDG 4 – Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Targets:

• By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

Indicators used in this study: Additional school yearsa

SDG 6 – Clean water and sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Targets:

• By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

• By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

Indicators used in this study: Access to drinking water and sanitationa, b

  1. aSee appendix for further information
  2. bWe differentiate between basic and safe drinking water and sanitation