text: divided into a subsystem of social concerns containing dozens of mea­ surable items. 57. Composite indexes were constructed to indicate change in each goal area. The indexes were expressed relative to a level of 100 for given base years. That presentation of indexes permitted the comparison of change in any goal area with change in other goal areas during a gi,ven period. F. CONCLUSIONS 58. The Group, while discussing the country presentations, reach~d 14 general agreement on the following points: (a) Those responsible for establishing a framework of social· indicators should take responsibility . congruently for educating the Government and media on their use and value; (b) It was essential to relate social statistics to the particular country and organizational context; (c) Uniformity of collection of data in all the disciplines engaged in development was important ; and could encourage co-operation between those disciplines; (d) Even when data were not requested (and paid for) by policy­ makers, it was advisable (if possible) to have what "might" turn out to be needed; (e) The priorities for statistical and research attention must be worked out in terms of society's goals; (0 Weighting was proposed by some participants as a necessary technique to make social indicators relevant to planning, but was re­ jected by others as being too subject to change. The necessity for keep­ ing the collection, collation, and presentation of indicators as neutral as possible was agreed by all. IV. DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR A SOCIAL INDICATORS FRAMEWORK A. GUIDELINES 59. The Expert Group was of the opinion that the establishment of a predefined system of socio-economic development indicators was not a desirable goal. A framework of development indicators should be established, however, which was comprehensive, integrated, and respon­ sive to changing goals and conditions. 60. The inflexibility and inappropriateness of a system of indicators 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the development of a framework for social indicators, which is a broad concept that encompasses various aspects of society. The language used suggests a focus on measuring and tracking social progress, rather than a specific sector or industry. The text mentions "social concerns," "goal areas," and "socio-economic development indicators," which implies a connection to economic development and social welfare.