Study on a conceptual framework for the purpose of measuring progress in combating discrimination and promoting equality

This analytical study targets a two-fold objective that we will present in two parts: -To develop a conceptual framework for evaluating progress in equality and anti-discrimination efforts and to formulate specific suggestions with a view to selecting a reasonable number of indicators for measuring performance of the two aforementioned goals in such areas as employment, education, access to goods and services, social protection and employee benefits (report Part 1). -To start examining the statistical data available at the international, European and national levels that might contribute to an evaluation of the progress made in equality and anti-discrimination efforts, and to identify existing shortcomings and propose a series of corrective measures (report Part 2)