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# Repository Structure
This document outlines the organization of the IFVI Value Factors repository.
## Overview
The repository contains value factors for converting environmental impacts into monetary terms, derived from the Global Value Factors Database (GVFD) released by the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI).
## Directory Structure
```
ifvi_valuefactors_deriv/
├── core-data/ # Primary data files - the essential content of the repository
│ ├── by-policy-domain/ # Data organized by policy domains (climate, air quality, land use, waste)
│ ├── by-region/ # Data organized by geographic regions (continents, economic zones)
│ ├── by-impact-type/ # Data organized by environmental impact type
│ └── aggregated/ # Consolidated datasets in multiple formats (CSV, JSON, Parquet)
│
├── documentation/ # All documentation related to the dataset
│ ├── data-dictionary/ # Explanations of data fields and values
│ ├── methodology/ # Documentation on IFVI methodologies
│ ├── policy-briefs/ # Policy-oriented summaries and use cases
│ └── technical-guides/ # Technical implementation guides
│
├── tools/ # Tools and utilities for working with the data
│ ├── conversion/ # Scripts for data format conversion
│ ├── analysis/ # Analysis scripts and notebooks
│ └── visualization/ # Visualization tools and templates
│
├── examples/ # Example applications using the dataset
│ ├── policy-analysis/ # Examples for policy analysis
│ ├── economic-impact/ # Examples for economic impact assessment
│ └── regional-comparison/ # Examples for regional comparisons
│
├── images/ # Images used in documentation
│ ├── cards/ # Card images for visual representation
│ └── graphics/ # Graphics and visual elements
│
├── resources/ # Additional resources and reference data
│
└── internal/ # Internal repository management (not for public use)
├── archive/ # Archived files
├── backups/ # Backup files
├── mgmt/ # Repository management files
└── private/ # Private instructions and notes
```
## Data Organization for Policy and Governmental Users
The core-data directory is organized to facilitate use by policy makers and governmental actors:
1. **By Policy Domain**:
- Climate Policy: GHG emissions value factors
- Air Quality Policy: Air pollution value factors
- Land Use Policy: Land use and conversion value factors
- Waste Management Policy: Waste value factors
- Water Resource Policy: Water pollution and consumption value factors
2. **By Region**:
- Continental regions
- Economic zones (e.g., EU, OECD, G20)
- Development status (e.g., developed, developing economies)
3. **By Impact Type**:
- Health impacts
- Ecosystem impacts
- Economic impacts
- Social impacts
4. **Aggregated Data**:
- Complete datasets in multiple formats
- Summary statistics and key indicators
- Benchmark values for policy reference
## File Formats
- **JSON**: Primary data format, suitable for programmatic access
- **CSV**: Tabular format for spreadsheet applications and policy analysis
- **Parquet**: Columnar storage format for efficient querying and big data analysis
## Version Information
This repository contains Version 1 (October 15th, 2024) of the Global Value Factors Database.
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