What is Social Inequalities

This chapter identified the factors that could justify the growing social inequalities and reduce possible threats of discontent that may arise among disadvantaged groups across the world. The research has been conducted based on data provided by the VNR reported by the HLPF from 2016 to 2021. The number of actions implemented to comply with the principle of LNOB and the number of SDGs affected by the actions implemented at the country and regional levels are the two parameters that support the analysis which led to the conclusion of the potential pockets of discontent. Since 2016, a total of 143 countries have committed, with 605 actions for the implementation of the LNOB principle. The chapter revealed that people from all around the world have expressed a desire to move towards a more equal world of sustainable development. Nevertheless, some regions of the globe have shown more commitment and determination than others since the movement of LNOB was born. The risk of delay is that the need for managing conflicts will only grow from frustration and discontent.