The politics of good enough data. Developments, dilemmas and deadlocks in the production of global learning metrics

Fontdevila, C. (2023) The politics of good enough data. Developments, dilemmas and deadlocks in the production of global learning metrics. International Journal of Educational Development, 96, 102684. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2022.102684)

Abstract

The indicator framework established for the monitoring of SDG4 is unambiguous on the need to advance in the production of global learning data. However, the production of SDG4 learning metrics has been riddled with technical and political difficulties. Drawing on a combination of documentary analysis, interviews and non-participant observation, this paper reconstructs the process of negotiation of the data suppliers, statistical routines and reporting standards necessary for the production of SDG4 learning metrics. The paper thus offers insight into the mechanics of global quantification, and on the transformative impact of such processes on the agendas and relationships of partaking organizations.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Fontdevila, Dr Clara
• Authors: Fontdevila, C.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Journal Name: International Journal of Educational Development
• Publisher: Elsevier
• ISSN: 0738-0593
• ISSN (Online): 1873-4871
• Published Online: 04 November 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 The Author
• First Published: First published in International Journal of Educational Development 96: 102684
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License