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Competence Centre on Composite Indicators and Scoreboards

Our expertise on statistical methodologies and in developing sound composite indicators provides policy-makers with the ‘big picture’ for informed policy decisions and progress monitoring.

  • Page | Last updated: 04 Dec 2025
Toolkit

COIN Tool, 10-Step Pocket Guide, 10-Step Online Guide, Handbook

Composite Indicators
COINr is a sophisticated R package for building, analysing and visualising composite indicators.
COINr Chart

COINr

The COIN Tool is an Excel-based software tool to help develop and analyse composite indicators and scoreboards through a series of simple steps that the users can follow.
Coin Tool table

COIN Tool

This short guide stresses the importance of conducting an internal coherence assessment prior to the uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, so as to further refine and eventually correct the composite indicator structure.
Ten steps decorative

10 Step Online Guide 

The 10-Step Pocket Guide offers a step-by-step overview and practical tips to develop composite indicators and scoreboards.
Ten step pocket guide cover

10 Step Pocket Guide 

The Handbook provides a guide to the construction and use of composite indicators for policy makers, academics, the media and other interested parties. 
Handbook on Constructing Composite Indicators Cover

Handbook