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Figure 26: Point changes on UNGS indicators by Arab Group country, 2015-2017.
Source: UNGS. Note: zero height bars indicate no change. Data not available for both years for other countries.
Finally, Figure 27 shows the situation for the Asian Group. There is more evidence of progress
in this group relative to the other two OIC regional groups. However, it is generally partial, with
most countries moving forward in a partial sense that is reflected in percentage changes of 50%.
Azerbaijan stands out for making major progress on advance publication. But as in the case of
the two other groups, there are significant indications that progress tends to be focused on
particular measures. Malaysia is an exception: the country has moved forward on three of the
five issue areas simultaneously. While progress in the Asian Group is more generalized in a
country sense than is the case for the other two regional groups, in an issue sense it remains
largely piecemeal rather than broad-based.
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Afghanistan
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Brunei Darussalam
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Malaysia
Maldives
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