This handbook contains metadata sheets for 38 EDPRS2 and 43 MDGs indicators and has been divided into two parts: Part I consist of EDPRS2 indicators and Part II is related to MDGs indicators. The metadata for MDGs indicators have been reviewed putting into account the country settings. The classification of the indicators under each targets and goals in the handbook follows similar structure as of the EDPRS 2 and MDGs documents. This initial handbook does not contain all indicators and as more information becomes available and the list of indicators evolves so will the handbook be reviewed and updated.