| # 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. | |