My delegation appreciates the monumental work done by United Nations entities...

My delegation appreciates the monumental work done by United Nations entities, in consultation with Member States and civil societies, in building the set of indicators annexed to the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/498). We share the view that the indicators can provide a helpful tool kit for the United Nations system and those countries that wish to use them on a voluntary basis. At the same time, we believe that certain indicators need more careful consideration in order for the whole set to be balanced and of an encouraging rather than an imposing character, and hence more effective.