The Nature and Use of Indicators
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This chapter introduces the concept of indicators in the context of policy and decision-making. As indicated in the previous chapter, health, environment and development problems differ throughout the world, as do priorities in respect of their management. Here, the nature of indicators is discussed in relation to information needs, and their general characteristics are highlighted. Various types of indicators are discussed, and the concept of core indicators is introduced.
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