A comprehensive implementation of the UN's Classification of the Functions of Government (COFOG) taxonomy for research and analysis.
- Dataset with all 3 hierarchical levels included:
- 10 Divisions (e.g., General Public Services)
- 69 Groups (e.g., Executive and Legislative Organs)
- 119 Classes (detailed functions)
- JSON dataset: Machine-readable format for developers
- E-Publication: Executive summary with detailed descriptions (pdf)
- Interactive implementation: economica.gr/cofog.html
- Features:
- Instant search across all taxonomy levels
- Filtering capabilities
- Responsive design for all devices
- Visual color-coding by division
Original classification sourced from:
Classification of the Functions of Government (COFOG)
United Nations Statistics Division (2000)
| Component | License |
|---|---|
| Original UN Content | UN Copyright Terms |
| JSON Dataset | MIT License |
| PDF Documentation | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Web Implementation | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
- ✅ Share: Copy and redistribute in any format
- ✅ Adapt: Remix and transform the material
- Attribution: Credit both:
- United Nations (original)
- Lampros Kafidas (modifications)
- ShareAlike: Derivatives must use same license
- For the web interface: Visit live demo
- For data files: See
/DATAdirectory
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Grateful recognition to the United Nations Statistics Division for establishing and maintaining the COFOG standard.