2. "Methodological problems in selection and analysis of Socio­ economic development indicators" by Donald McGranahan, Eduardo Pizarro and Claude Richard 3. 'The development and use in the planning process of social indicators in Australia" by M. D. Giles 4. "Indicators for social development (India)" by M. Holla 5. "Socio-economic Research and General Planning Unit/UNICEF social indicators project in Malaysia" by Mohammad Nor Ghani and Madeline Loh 6. ''The Philippine social indicators project" by Cecilia Eco 7. "Limitations, costs and benefits of statistical information sys­ tems" by Joseph Lee Man-Kong 8. "Demographic data requirements for a system of social indicators" by Wiwit Siripak 9. ''Data requirements for a system of social indicators in the areas of income, health, and education" by Denis Johnston 10. "Data requiremets for a system of social indicators other than standard ones" by Nimali Kannangara 11. Population as the unifying element in medium- and long-term planning by Evangeline P. Javier and Minda P. Mella 12. The economic and social impact analysis/women in development (ESIA/WID) project: a description of purposes and methodologies by Romeo Reyes 13. Application of social indicators to the planning process: Iranian experience by M.S. Aghajanzadeh 14. Evaluation of socio-economic development in Malaysia through social Indicators by Mahar Mangahas 15. Social indicators of Japan by Kiyoshi Azuma 34 Annex II SOCIAL INDICATORS: DEFINITION, PURPOSES AND DEVELOPMENT by Hakchung Choo* A. INTRODUCTION 1. What is referred to as the "social indicators movement" is another new tide from the advanced world that is sweeping the third world with challenges, problems and opportunities. A fashionable new concept or approach nurtured by the rich soil in developed countries often lures academicians, planners, policy-makers and others in developing countries and raises their expectations of its usefulness in coping with the pro­ blems of underdevelopment. Indeed, the possibility of appropriately applying advanced knowledge and know-how perfected by developed 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the concept of social indicators and their application in the context of socio-economic development, particularly in developing countries. The topics covered include the selection and analysis of socio-economic development indicators, the development and use of social indicators in planning processes, and the requirements for a system of social indicators in various areas such as income, health, and education. The text also mentions the limitations, costs, and benefits of statistical information systems and demographic data requirements. Overall, the text seems to be more concerned with the theoretical and methodological aspects of social indicators rather than specific sectors or industries.

**Category**
Economic development, Education, Health