Request the Secretary-General to establish an independent high-level expert group to develop recommendations for a limited number of country-owned and universally applicable indicators of sustainable development that complement and go beyond gross domestic product, in close consultation with Member States and relevant stakeholders, taking into account the work of the Statistical Commission, building on the global indicator framework for the Sustainable Development Goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to present the outcome of its work during the eightieth session of the General Assembly.
UN entity lead: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
UN entity co-leads: Executive Office of the Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and United Nations Development Programme
Milestone 1 | Deadline 7 May 2025
A High-Level Expert Group on Beyond Gross Domestic Product is appointed by the Secretary-General, and a dedicated website is launched to support the Group’s work.
Milestone 2 | Deadline 21 May 2025
Inaugural meeting of the High-Level Expert Group on Beyond Gross Domestic Product is held, and Member States are briefed.
Milestone 3 | Deadline 30 November 2025
Draft recommendations by the High-Level Expert Group on Beyond Gross Domestic Product are shared for consultation and feedback.
Milestone 4 | Deadline 31 August 2026
Final report by the High-Level Expert Group on Beyond Gross Domestic Product is presented to Member States during the 80th session of the General Assembly.