V. >> F ramework in Practice - Implementing and Monitoring Rights >> Using indicators for human rights Fig. XI Indicator framework - steps in compliance monitoring STEP I. Selection & contextualization of indicators Considerations reflected in figs. IX & X, chap. IV { { Recommendations from human rights mechanisms; reporting guidelines; State’s voluntary pledge STEP II. Selection of benchmarks and targets, if required Inputs from national CSO/stakeholders STEP III. Reflecting indicators and benchmarks/targets in reports STEP IV. Monitoring reported and other specific indicators to follow up on recommendations from human rights mechanisms The benchmarks or targets could also be the subject of a joint consideration by the State party and the treaty body, in particular the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. In its general comment No. 1 (1989), the Committee highlighted the need for benchmarks with respect to quantitative indicators to facilitate the monitoring of progress and accountability of the duty bearer. It further drew attention in its general comment No. 14 (2000) to the need for a four-step procedure covering indicators, benchmarks, scoping and assessment (IBSA) for monitoring the implementation of human rights standards (see box 27). Having identified appropriate indicators, State Parties are encour- Human Rights Indicators 107