article 12 of the Covenant, they are intended for use in obtaining a global overview, for regional analyses or for comparisons between coimtries at a similar level of socio-economic or health development. Clearly, in the context of human rights and in other areas, more detailed information would be required. WHO correctly states in this context that "national strategies intended to achieve greater social equity in health would require the disaggregation of carefully selected indicators according to geographical areas, ethnic groups and/or socio-economic categories." 24/ 39. WHO feels that by utilizing these and other indicators, the monitoring and evaluation process can lead to wider consultation both within the health sector and within other sectors, and can assist decision-makers in identifying what key measures need to be taken to accelerate the implementation of their national strategies. Member States will thus be able to: (a) compare their health situation from one reporting period to the other; (b) measure progress in relation to their targets; (c) identify difficulties and obstacles encountered; and (d) use the resulting analysis to improve their health plans, reprogramming as necessary. 21/ Each of these four issues relates directly to the format within which States' reports are considered and monitored by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 40. Other uses of indicators by WHO include, but are not limited to, the monitoring of water supply and sanitation services at all levels, particularly within the overall framework of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, the annual publication of World Health Statistics and others (E/CN.3/1989/11, p. 10). 41. UNESCO has initiated a variety of activities at the international, regional and national levels on the application of socio-economic indicators to development planning and related issues. 26/ It has also made progress in developing the Framework for Cultural Statistics (E/CN.3/1989/11, p. 8). 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the use of indicators to monitor and evaluate health development, particularly in the context of human rights and national strategies. It mentions the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as organizations involved in this process. The text also touches on the importance of disaggregating indicators by geographical areas, ethnic groups, and socio-economic categories.

**Category**
Health, Education