Clare County Cllr Brian Meaney  spoke during the seminar on New indicators – measuring progress in cohesion policy organised by the CoR's COTER Commission in Perugia, Italy on 29 April 2011. Cllr Meaney focussed his comments on moving towards  indicators that are more reflective of the sustainable, social and economic development of regions. Indicators such as  GDP takes no account of risks facing an economy.  He also mentioned, a composite index with elements on population, enterprise and employment, learning and innovation, natural and physical environment, transport and connectivity, health and wellness, social facilities and networks, as well as affluence and deprivation.