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Documentation for IFVI Value Factors Dataset

This directory contains comprehensive documentation for the IFVI Value Factors dataset.

Directory Structure

• data-dictionary/: Detailed explanations of data fields and values
• methodology/: Documentation on IFVI methodologies for calculating value factors
• policy-briefs/: Policy-oriented summaries and use cases
• technical-guides/: Technical implementation guides

Data Dictionary

The data-dictionary/ directory contains detailed explanations of:

• Data structure and format
• Field definitions
• Value interpretations
• Units and conversions

This information is essential for correctly interpreting and using the value factors.

Methodology

The methodology/ directory contains documentation on the IFVI methodologies used to calculate the value factors:

• Air pollution methodology
• Land use and conversion methodology
• Waste methodology
• Water consumption methodology

These documents explain the scientific basis for the value factors and how they were derived.

Policy Briefs

The policy-briefs/ directory contains policy-oriented summaries and use cases:

• Policy applications of value factors
• Case studies
• Sector-specific guidance
• Integration with policy frameworks

These documents are designed to help policy makers and governmental actors use the value factors effectively.

Technical Guides

The technical-guides/ directory contains technical implementation guides:

• Data integration guides
• API documentation
• Database schema recommendations
• Technical best practices

These guides help technical users integrate the value factors into their systems and applications.

Version Information

All documentation in this directory corresponds to Version 1 (October 15th, 2024) of the Global Value Factors Database released by the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI).