Statistics, knowledge and policy key indicators to inform decision making ; [first OECD World Forum on Key Indicators ... held in Palermo (Italy) 10 - 13 November 2004

This publication contains the proceedings of the World Forum on Key Indicators held in Palermo in November 2004. In it, statisticians from governmental statistical offices, international organizations, and academia explain why indicator systems are useful and how statistics can be used, how to implement systems related to different kinds of statistics, and what systems are already in place. This conference was the first coordinated world wide effort to study the development and implications of large-scale systems of public information for developed countries--Publisher's description. This publication contains the proceedings of the World Forum on Key Indicators held in Palermo in November 2004. In it, statisticians from governmental statistical offices, international organisations, and academia explain why indicator systems are useful and how statistics can be used, how to implement systems related to different kinds of statistics, and what systems are already in place. This conference was the first co-ordinated world wide effort to study the development and implications of large-scale systems of public information for developed countries. Keynote speeches National case studies Improving economic indicators Measuring the environment Statistics for society The information society : measurement issues and the impact on policy making Measuring the effectiveness of public services Regional indicators and fund allocation Planning for the future Indicators and benchmarking Cross-country comparisons Politics and statistics The role of central banks The role of civil society Making governments accountable Advocacy, numeracy and the role of media Workshops. In this publication statisticians from governmental statistical offices, international organisations and academia explain why indicator systems are useful and how statistics can be used, how to implement systems related to different kinds of statistics, and what systems are already in place This Conference Proceedings Compares Various Approaches To The Development Of Key Indicator Systems Which Would Provide Reliable Information Spanning The Social, Economic And Environmental Domains.