Contribution of Institutional Research in the Southern African Development Community Region Towards Sustainable Development Goals
A Bibliometric Review Using SciVal
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21604845 |
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| Authors | Melanie de Bruyn (0000-0003-4826-3734, Sustainable Food Systems and Development University of the Free State Bloemfontein Free State South Africa), Johan Van Niekerk (0000-0001-9842-0641, Natural and Agricultural Sciences University of the Free State Bloemfontein Free State South Africa), Petronella Chaminuka (0000-0001-8644-4611, Agricultural Research Council Pretoria South Africa) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-07-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-0802 • E-ISSN: 1099-1719 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/sd.71427 |
| OpenAlex | W7167811848 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 13 |
Regional alignment of research towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is key to achieving the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region share many challenges, and by focusing on SDG‐related research collectively, they could be better positioned to effectively achieve progress. A bibliometric analysis using SciVal was conducted to determine SADC's scholarly research contribution towards SDGs. Extracted data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. South Africa emerged as the country with the most scholarly SDG contribution, while SDG 3 (Good health and well‐being) received the most attention. Seychelles was identified as an outlier based on its unique contribution to SDG 14 (Life below water). These results provide insights into SADC SDG‐related research and highlight patterns of scholarly activity across different SDGs, including areas of relative underrepresentation. The findings may inform reflection on research priorities and thematic focus within the region
Bibliometrics · Descriptive research · Descriptive statistics · Sustainable development · Thematic analysis · Thematic map · Healthcare Facilities Design and Sustainability · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance · Sustainability in Higher Education
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