Our analyses indicate that the assessment results are sensitive to a selection of indicators for ecological quality objectives that are affected by a broad spectrum of human activities and natural processes (biodiversity), less so for objectives that are influenced by a relatively narrow array of drivers (eutrophications, hazardous substances).
First, a grey clustering-based indicator system is developed to avoid the arbitrary selection of indicators.
However, systematic approaches for selection of indicators for strategic cumulative effects assessments (CEA) are unclear.
After the adoption of the SDGs, all eyes will be on the selection of indicators to track progress on the 17 goals and 169 targets.
The programs are very heterogeneous in their aim, the selection of indicators and the design of financial rewards.
When establishing quality standards and systematizing processes through clinical pathways, analysis of clinical processes should be a prior condition for the selection of indicators.
A conceptual framework for evaluation of IVM is designed, based on considerations of the selection of indicators, level of inference, cluster size and method of evaluation.
We also suggest that observed uncertainties in these baseflow responses may arise from inconsistencies in site assessment methodologies, including measurement techniques and selection of indicators.
In doing so, we provide a parsimonious analytic framework for a theory-driven selection of indicators related to three key citizen dispositions: namely, democratic commitments, political capacities, and political participation.
Finally, the study implemented a truncated regression equation using the bootstrapped efficiency estimate as the dependent variable, and a selection of indicators measuring the quality of public services offered in the context as the independent variables.
The cases cover different steps of the policy process: (1) problem definition and selection of indicators, (2) the choice of a particular solution, and (3) the design of the chosen plan or programme, and illustrate the mechanisms underlying goal-displacements.
