The guide is written in two parts. The first part provides generic guidance for users of indicators, illustrated with specific examples from the governance arena, and takes the reader through the following sections:
1. What is the problem?
2. How can we get data?
3. What data can we get?
4. How can we use the data?
In summary, the first part takes the reader from Issue to Information, whereas the second part does the reverse, starting with the information available and enabling the reader to interpret that in order to focus on the key issue.
The second part of the publication is a source guide, which takes the reader through some specifics about the currently available data sources, including a snapshot of their methodology, some example data, their contact information and the important assumptions underlying the particular source.Whilst there are other catalogues of sources available, this publication is unique in digging deeper into the sources and highlighting the key facts that you need to know before using any indicator. These include the methodology of the indicator, the assumptions which underpin it, and what they imply for the use of the source.
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