OECD: Measuring the transformation of the economy - green growth Indicators
Green growth indicators in practice Steps towards green growth measurement Countries interested to apply the OECD green growth measurement framework may start with a national pilot testing of the GGI set. The process of the national reflection on the measurement framework should have clear timeframes, including milestones and should be participatory. Although the following steps are suggested, the process and scope of work can be adjusted depending on the national context. The pilot testing can result in the production of an expert analytical paper and a data-based publication.
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Identifying awareness and demand
As a first step, it is important to evaluate to what degree decision-makers are aware of the impact of inefficient environmental and natural resources management on fiscal revenues and the level playing field for businesses. Similarly, it is important to see if there is demand for information on green growth issues and where it comes from. Awareness and demand can lead to strong support among decision-makers for the exercise. A pilot application of the OECD set of GGI can also help to catalyse awareness and demand where they are nascent, and facilitate the development of green growth policies.
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Setting a schedule
A prerequisite for a timely implementation is good inter-agency communication and a clear agreement on milestones and division of responsibilities. According to internal and external capacities available for the exercise, a timeline for the pilot testing should be defined at an early stage of the project.
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Identifying stakeholders
It is highly desirable for the Ministry of Economy to assume leadership in the process, since its ultimate goal is to better inform economic decisions. At the same time, the main environmental authority should also have a strong voice in the process. Statistical agencies should be involved as their expertise can be of benefit for statistical coherence. The involved ministries may wish to establish an inter-ministerial supervisory group for a regular exchange. Development partners could usefully contribute through knowledge transfer. Stakeholders from academia, non-governmental organisations (NGO), and from the private sector may wish to contribute to the process.