relevance: the strategic interest of decisionmakers
dimensions of sustainable economic development
sector substantive issues differ from case to case
different needs at different decision-making levels
issue coverage different from method to method
validity: do the analysis right
systems, long-range and indirect effects
qualitative assessments often needed as a complement
generic, site-specific, or site-dependent analysis
legitimacy: obtain acceptance among stakeholders
transparent to enable peer-review
stakeholders getting access to process
select participants strategically across interests
recognise and use goal conflicts in analysis