Published date:Oct 08 2024

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: 4th International Conference in Social Science (4th ICONISS): Governance and Poverty Alleviation

Pages:322–333

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v9i27.17116

Akbar Abdurrahman Mahfudzakbarabdur@unib.ac.idDepartment of Marine Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bengkulu, Bengkulu

Lutfi MutaaliDepartment of Development Geography, Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta

This research aimed to identify the role of the agricultural sector in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). One of the SDGs related to the agricultural sector was Goal 2, zero hunger. Before assessing the extent of the agricultural sector’s role by measuring the achievement level of indicators in Goal 2, another challenge in evaluating sustainable development progress was data availability. This study employed a case study approach in two areas: Madiun District and Madiun City. The research findings revealed that in Madiun District, out of the 11 indicators in Goal 2, 4 indicators lacked data. In terms of achievement levels, five indicators were achieved and two were not achieved. In contrast, Madiun City had data for each indicator, with eight indicators achieved and three not achieved. The research concluded that data availability for development indicators at the municipal government level was significantly better compared to the district level. The urgency of data availability lies in obtaining an overview of sustainable development achievement in a region and determining future steps through policies and strategic measures, particularly in supporting sectors like agriculture.

Keywords: sustainable agriculture, sustainable development goals, SDGs assessment

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