Step 1: Retrieve the full hierarchy of available SDG and Thematic indicators from UNESCAP Data Explorer. Browse the results and choose ONE indicator. The indicator code is the segment after the last # in the 'val' field. Only use indicator codes returned by this tool — do not invent or source codes from elsewhere.

Step 2: Retrieve metadata (dimensions, attributes, structure) for a specific indicator. Call this after choosing an indicator from get_indicators.

Step 3: Retrieve the full list of countries and reference areas available in UNESCAP Data Explorer, including their codes (id) and names. Use these codes when checking availability or fetching data.

Step 4: Check whether data is available for a given indicator, country, and time period. Returns a list of countries with available data, or confirms/denies availability for a specific country. If no country is specified, lists all countries with data in the period.

Step 5: Retrieve actual data for a given indicator, optional country, and time period. Returns SDMX data (JSON or XML) including observation values, time periods, and attributes. It is recommended to call check_data_availability first to confirm data exists.