a key challenge was the lack of available data specifically on indicators representing water renewability sdg and its sustainable management sdg which could hinder valid policymaking this challenge was addressed in two ways first escap provided training on the unwater s integrated monitoring guide for sdg targets and indicators which informs ministries on how data collection can occur second it became evident during the national sdg workshop that many of the interagency and expert group s sdg indicators were not feasible under sri lanka s national context as a result stakeholders and policymakers consulted in small working groups to consider more valid indicators and how to approach data collection and analysis encouraging official financial flows sdg b can promote greater economic risk diversification sdg and inducing sustainable food production systems sdg and wateruse efficiency in the agriculture sector sdg