However, with the focus on the attainment of the SDGs, their paths have crossed. The development community is increasingly interested in research, innovation, and the use of new technologies to improve development results. And vice versa, the STI community is increasingly interested in assessing their impact on development and the SDGs. Measuring progress in these areas are crucial and of great policy relevance, however, any new measure should be the result of a consolidated effort by both policy communities to understand the rationale for each system, including their benefits and limitations, and build upon their combined strengths.