98. A variety of criteria needs to be applied to indicator usage within the human rights domain. Although various criteria have been employed by agencies using indicators, hxrnian rights bodies will need to develop human rights-specific criteria. The utility of indicators for hvunan rights bodies is, of course, different from that for other agencies and criteria for indicator selection will need to reflect these differences. Assistance can be provided by referring to existing criteria; however these do not necessarily act as the sole reference points. 99. All United Nations agencies dealing in any way with development issues utilize various social and economic indicators. However, as the above analysis has shown, there is a great deal of diversity between the types, intentions and uses of indicators employed by the various agencies. Added to this, a substantial amount of overlap and repetition of the same indicators occurs throughout the United Nations system. The goal of increasing the use of indicators within the human rights domain must, therefore, be approached from a comprehensive point of view, taking into account all uses of the indicators in question. 100. It is particularly in the realm of assessment that indicators can play a strengthening role for the various human rights monitoring bodies. They can assist in clarifying heretofore vague terminology that still characterizes much of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 101. By focusing on indicators and the specific purposes they can serve in the human rights field, the human rights organs of the United Nations can pursue enhanced inter-agency co-ordination with the specialized agencies and other organs of the United Nations. This potential dialogue will almost certainly prove to be mutually beneficial to both sides. Clearly, links will need to be improved with all relevant agencies, especially those which have had little 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the use of indicators in the context of human rights monitoring and assessment, with a focus on the role of United Nations agencies. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a specialized context. The text also references international agreements and covenants, such as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Based on these factors, it seems likely that the text is related to human rights and international development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education