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85Chapter 6. Indicator Development and the planning Cycle6INDICATOR Development ANDTHE planning CYCLEIn this Chapter , procedural issues related to the Development of indicators inthe planning cycle are discussed. Examples are given of how indicators havebeen used in identifying and analyzing issues, in action planning and in theimplementation, monitoring and evaluation of intersectoral OF STAKEHOLDERSStakeholders should be engaged at an early stage of planning in order to promotewider ownership of indicators that are important at all stages of policy-making. Theprocess of Indicator Development has itself proved to be an effective way of ensuringpublic participation in sustainable Development planning . Communities and non-governmental organizations often have a major stake in developing indicators, notonly for their own activities but also for ensuring that policies are implemented andthat governments and other partners meet their obligations and remain is normally most productive where communities and governments do theirplanning in community-based organizations

Health in Sustainable Development Planning: The Role of Indicators 86 encouraging different sectors to work together, and • working with various community groups and individuals to tackle different

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