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Expert analysis
The experts, including government professionals and/or independent experts from NGO or academia, can work on the preparation of two products: an expert paper and a data-based publication. The expert paper will assess the feasibility of a regular measurement of progress towards green growth and can be completed by a data-based publication. Countries can follow the steps listed below to develop their expert paper: 1. Identifying indicators within the national measurement framework The work on the expert paper should start by clarifying the extent to which the OECD set of green growth indicators is relevant in their country according to the currently collected data and a thorough assessment of national policy priorities. Since the OECD framework is not exhaustive and may not fully reflect country priorities, the expert paper can include a list of other green growth indicators that are relevant for the national use. 2. Identifying data sources and providers For each indicator that is selected for the framework, a detailed analysis of the data sources should be performed to ensure consistency in the scope, the methodology and the time-series covered of the available data.
4. Identifying headline indicators
policy Perspectives
OECD: Measuring the transformation of the economy - green growth Indicators
Headline indicators should be identified nationally to facilitate communication of results of the green growth assessment with policy makers, the media and citizens. They have to cover key national priorities, capture the nexus between the environment and the economy and reflect the multiple dimensions of green growth. They should be measurable and comparable across countries to enable international benchmarking. For communication purposes, the OECD suggests six headline indicators: carbon and material productivity, environmentally adjusted multifactor productivity, a natural resource index, changes in land use and cover, and population exposure to air pollution. As national policy priorities and data availability differ, however, it is likely that a nationally adjusted set of headline indicators better represents the specific situation in the EECCA region. 5. Analysing steps towards a regular measurement practice In order to ensure that the pilot testing of green growth indicators is transposed into a regular measurement practice, a thorough analysis of the institutional framework is required. Such analysis should take stock of the institutional procedures for data collection and analysis and suggest steps to adjust the procedures for data collection by statistical agencies and other bodies to enable the regular collection of data underpinning the GGIs.
3. Structuring the measurement framework The national set of GGIs have to follow the same logic and structure as the OECD set of GGIs but the importance given to the various components may differ. The available set and methodologies are tailored, in particular, for a cross-cutting use. Sectoral GGIs may need to be identified, starting with priority sectors.
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