Criteria

It is critical to show the strong interlinkages and complementarities between the CRPD and the 2030 Agenda, as well as to go beyond SDG indicators to address specific articles in the CRPD and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The selection of robust indicators for the ESCWA Disability SDG-CRPD Framework was based on the following five criteria:[1]

1. Relevant: The indicator should be relevant to policy formulation and provide enough
   information for policy making. The indicator should also be relevant to all countries to measure progress towards national priorities;
2. Methodologically sound: The indicator should be scientifically robust and based, to the greatest extent possible, on existing internationally agreed definitions, classifications, standards, recommendations and best practices. The indicator should be consistent with and complementary to other indicators in the monitoring framework;
3. Measurable: The indicator should be measured in a cost-effective and practical manner by countries from well-established sources. It should be possible to disaggregate the indicator by geographical region, sex, income, or special population groups where applicable and relevant. There are one or more designated lead custodian agencies responsible for the development and dissemination of concepts, methods and analysis used, in addition to providing guidance and/or assistance to countries to strengthen their capacity to produce the indicators;
4. Easy to communicate and access: The indicator is clear and easy to understand for policy makers, the general public and other stakeholders, and unambiguous for interpreting. The indicator should be easily and openly accessible to the general public, policy makers and other stakeholders;
5. Limited in number and outcome to make the framework clear and manageable: The number of indicators at the regional and global levels should be minimal. At the national level, supplemental indicators can be added according to national priorities and circumstances to address their specific needs. Indicators should be mainly outcome focused, whenever possible.