REPOSITORY_STRUCTURE.md

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.