Ten Years of Sustainable Development Goals in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Review and Research Agenda

Over the past decade, an increasing number of studies have been conducted on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). However, no research has assessed the advances in these studies and proposed a research agenda. Therefore, the present study aims to systematically review the existing literature to document the contribution and identify research gaps. Specifically, this bibliometric and context study examines the research landscape on the SDGs in Latin America and the Caribbean from 2015 to 2024, employing a rigorous analysis of 1646 publications indexed in Scopus. This study identifies key trends, gaps, and opportunities structured around the 5Ps framework: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships. Results highlight research on prosperity-related goals, such as energy, infrastructure, and economic growth, while Peace and Partnerships remain underexplored. Geographical disparities are evident, with Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia making the most considerable contributions, in contrast to the minimal representation from smaller nations. The study applies advanced bibliometric tools and categorization techniques to map the intellectual structure and collaboration networks. Findings emphasize the need for more inclusive governance research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exploration of emerging technologies. This review aims to guide future research and inform regional policy aligned with the 2030 Agenda by addressing structural gaps and thematic imbalances.