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Area of Science:

  • Operational Research for Development
  • Sustainable Development Studies

Background:

  • This editorial introduces the concept of sustainable development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • It contextualizes a collection of research presented at the 2018 EURO Working Group on Operational Research for Development (EWG-ORD) workshop.
  • The workshop was hosted by Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.

Discussion:

  • The editorial provides concise descriptions of the research areas covered in the individual publications.
  • It emphasizes the practical applications and theoretical underpinnings of the presented research.
  • The focus is on how each study contributes to advancing the SDGs.

Key Insights:

  • The collection demonstrates the diverse applications of operational research in addressing sustainable development challenges.
  • Individual publications offer novel methodologies and insights relevant to achieving specific SDGs.
  • Synergies between operational research and sustainable development are highlighted.

Outlook:

  • Future research directions in operational research for sustainable development are implicitly suggested.
  • The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration for achieving the SDGs is underscored.
  • Continued application of operational research tools is vital for monitoring and achieving global development targets.