International Level
Broad, well researched multi-nation reporting system with strong social development emphasis.
Pioneered new international social measures in contrast to GDP.
World Bank’s compilation of data about development. Time series data from 1960 onwards.
10 year plan with specific targets and measures.
USA and international framework.
Legislation establishing framework for national wellbeing reporting.
Outstanding Canadian project involving extensive citizen participation in identifying priorities for Quality of life Indicators.
The structural monitoring system map Denmark´s international position in a number of key areas.
Social disadvantage index for USA and Canada.
US, extensive reference list of social indicators.
Triple bottom line national reporting and policy framework, very detailed indicators.
Requires US government departments to report on key outcomes.
Rigorous government performance measures.
Includes ‘Citizen Budget’ and other innovations.
Outstanding research based project.
Good on ‘vision’ and broad goals determining indicators.
Trend analysis on community indicators.
Benchmark report 2005.
Strongest on benchmarks and measures.
Identifies, monitors, and reports on indicators (named Benchmarks) for important community-wide goals.
One of longest running US projects at city level.
Key US research, community action centre on indicators.
Model project. Integrated indicators, strong citizen involvement, well documented.
Influential project focussing on sustainability issues and community involvement
Community indicators report.
Includes work on: citizen’s dialogues; building capacity for public involvement; research on public involvement issues and themes.
Genuine Progress Index (GPI) - a new measure of sustainability, wellbeing and quality of life consisting of 22 social, economic and environmental components
A research and policy development organisation aimed and change for sustainable development.
Index and guide to sustainability measures.
This site includes the Australian Unity Wellbeing index. The 2005 report focuses on City and Country Living which is particularly interesting in relation to identifying diverse needs and interests between metropolitan and rural and regional councils.
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) represents over 100 non-governmental and other not-for-profit organisations working on public health in Europe. The EPHA website includes the links to a comprehensive set of health indicators as well as extensive publications and resource materials on health measurement and related issues.
An independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being.
Both foundations give priority to community progress measurement projects with citizen engagement
Both foundations give priority to community progress measurement projects with citizen engagement
