-reduction of the poverty indices
From ecological points of view, sustainable development implies to the continued productivity and functionality of biological processes and ecosystems. This view concerns with the use of natural resources for future well-being. Several related indicators are:
- material stocks of natural resources (economic assets)
- ratio of natural resources depletion
- discovery rate (non renewable)
- growth rate for renewable resources
- trend of conservation area
- expenditure for protection and rehabilitation
- maintenance of environmental quality through pollution control
- etc.
The economic approach to sustainable development usually lays emphasis on continuity of economic growth. The rate of economic growth is an essential although not sufficient condition. Several indicators are:
- GDP growth
- per capita income
- per capita consumption
- change in the pattern of consumption
- growth investment by economic sectors
- etc.
