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This research aims to evaluate the performance of EU regions in relation to the People and Prosperity pillars of the SDGs.

Assessing the Performance of European Union Regions in the “People” and “Prosperity” Pillars of the SDGs

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Benchmarking performance in EU regions reveals disparities in governance and innovation related to sustainability outcomes.

This research aims to evaluate the performance of EU regions in relation to the People and Prosperity pillars of the SDGs.
Developed composite indices using data envelopment analysis and the benefit-of-the-doubt approach.
Performed beta regression analysis on indices with various explanatory variables.
Assessed regional disparities in sustainability outcomes through constructed indices.
Identified significant regional disparities in the performance of the People and Prosperity pillars.
Found positive links between the quality of regional governance and sustainable development outcomes.
Showed that higher levels of innovation intensity are associated with better sustainability performance.

Arocena et al. (2026) studied this question.

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