Reframing Welfare Index.
A set of composite welfare indicators designed to assess regional welfare disparities in Europe – looking beyond income to capture how people can live, participate and thrive.
What the Reframing Welfare Index measures.
A structured view of welfare that goes well beyond GDP or income, focused on what people can actually do and be in their societies.
Multidimensional welfare
The Index integrates economic conditions, social cohesion, public services, environment and participation, capturing welfare as a lived, multi-dimensional experience.
Regional disparities
Comparable scores at regional level highlight where territories are converging, falling behind or moving in different directions across welfare dimensions.
Policy-relevant gaps
The Index helps identify where welfare gaps are driven by labour markets, services, environment or governance – making interventions more targeted.
How the framework works.
From concept to ready-to-use indicators, with transparent methods and open assumptions.
Concept & dimensions
We define welfare dimensions in collaboration with partners, reflecting how welfare is understood in a specific policy, regional or thematic context.
Indicator selection
Indicators are selected based on data quality, coverage and conceptual fit, drawing on official statistics, survey data and, where useful, novel sources.
Normalisation & weighting
We use transparent normalisation and weighting strategies – with sensitivity analysis – to avoid hiding methodological choices behind single numbers.
Index construction & outputs
The result is a set of composite indicators and dashboards that show absolute levels, relative positions and change over time for each territory.
Framework features.
Designed as a practical decision tool for policymakers, funding bodies and regional actors.
Configurable dimensions
The framework can be adapted to different welfare definitions, territories and policy agendas, while preserving comparability and structure.
Dashboards & visualisation
Results are delivered through clear visuals and dashboards that support policy conversations, monitoring and communication with stakeholders.
Scenario & policy analysis
The Index can be linked to scenarios – for example, investment packages or policy reforms – to explore how different choices could shift welfare profiles.
Transparency & governance
Documentation and governance arrangements ensure that indicator choices, weights and limitations are explicit – not hidden behind a single score.
Where the Index is useful.
Situations where a richer understanding of welfare helps guide resources and decisions.
Selected use cases
The Reframing Welfare Index supports European, national and regional actors who need robust yet communicable evidence for priority-setting, dialogue and accountability.