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Annex M
Leibnitz Institute: European system of social indicators

Source: Berger‐Schmitt R. and Noll H.‐H. (2000), "Conceptual framework and structure of a
European system of social indicators". Towards a European system of social reporting and welfare
measurement, A TSER‐project financed by the European Commission, Centre for Survey Research
and Methodology (ZUMA), Social Indicators Department, Mannheim, 2000.
http://www.gesis.org/fileadmin/upload/dienstleistung/daten/soz_indikatoren/eusi/paper9.pdf

A European cooperation called the European System of Social Indicators (EUSI), originally a project
sponsored by EC, has focused on listing relevant indicators, instead of constructing an index. Life
quality, social unity and sustainability are being measured by objective and subjective indicators.
The European System of Social Indicators (EUSI) documentation defines three goals and each goal
lists a set of indicators.

Table M.1 – goals of European System of Social Indicators (EUSI)

Goal 1: Economic and social progress, improvement of quality of life
 Promotion of employment – combat unemployment
 Enhancement of education
 Use of ICT
 Improving of public health
 Social security of people
 Improvement of personal safety
 Reduction of environmental pollution and the improvement of environmental protection
Goal 2: Strengthening the economic and social cohesion

 Reduction of regional disparities
 Equal opportunities for men and women
 Equal opportunities for disabled people
 Combat social exclusion and discrimination
 Encouraging solidarity between people
 Enhancement of physical connections (transport)
 Developing Trans‐European Networks (TENs) in areas of energy, transport and telecommunications
Goal 3: Sustainable development

The third goal is related to the commitment of sustainable development. The challenge of a
sustainable Europe is to achieve economic growth based on higher employment rates, less
environmental pollution and improved resource efficiency of energy and raw materials. Below is a
list of the measuring points for each domain and goal.

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