Tool Characteristics

Name of the tool
CSD Framework

Data required to utilise tool
Using DSR framework, methodology sheets for 134 indicators were developed by UN lead agencies and others as a preliminary working list for testing at the national level. Between 1996 and 1999, 22 countries from all regions of the world were engaged in the testing process on a voluntary basis to gain experience with the selection and development of sustainable development indicators and to assess their application and suitability to assist decision-making at the national level.

Form of output
Not specified

Type of data output
Quantitative and qualitative

What format is the tool available in?
Information about the tool is available at:
http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/csd/csd9_indi_bp3.pdf
http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/natlinfo/indicators/indisd/english/worklist.htm

What language/s is the tool available in?
English

Characterisation of the tool

Factors covered

Environment	Social	Economic	Governance
1	1	1	1

Stage when tool is usually used

Inception of idea	Design	Design assessment	Construction	Operation	Demolition
0	0	1	0	0	0