This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Vanuatu statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Vanuatuan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Vanuatu-specific metadata information.
| Definition |
The “Total Annual Volume of Imports of Food and Products Targeted by DARD as Those That Can Be Produced Domestically (Including ‘Value-Added Products)” indicator measures the total quantity of imported food and related products that have been identified by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) as items that could be produced within the country. This includes both raw food products and value-added products, which have undergone some form of processing or enhancement. |
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| Concept |
This indicator tracks the reliance on imports for food and products that could potentially be produced domestically. It focuses on identifying opportunities for reducing imports by increasing domestic production capabilities, thereby promoting food security, supporting local industries, and reducing the trade deficit. The inclusion of value-added products emphasizes the importance of not only producing raw goods domestically but also enhancing them through processing, which adds economic value. |
| Disaggregation |
Import |
| Rationale |
Reducing dependency on imported food and products that can be produced domestically is essential for strengthening food security, enhancing economic resilience, and supporting local agricultural and industrial sectors. Monitoring the total annual volume of these imports helps policymakers and stakeholders understand the scale of reliance on foreign products and identify areas where domestic production can be expanded. This indicator supports the strategic goals of DARD to promote self-sufficiency, reduce the outflow of foreign currency, and create jobs through the development of local value chains. |
| Method of Computation |
To compute the “Total Annual Volume and Value of Imports of Food and Products Targeted by DARD as Those That Can Be Produced Domestically,” first collect data on the total annual volume and value of imported food and related products. Verify that these imports are within the categories identified by DARD as capable of being produced domestically. Then, calculate the total annual volume by summing the quantities of these targeted imports, and calculate the total annual value by summing the monetary worth of these imports. Formula: *Total Annual Volume= Sum of the quantities of all targeted imported products over the year *Total Annual Value= Sum of the monetary values of all targeted imported products over the year |
| Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment |
2.b.1, 2.b.2, 2.3.1, 2.3.2 & 2.c.1 |
| Unit of Measurement |
Vatu in millions, Kilograms in tonnes |
| Frequency of Collection |
Annually |