HAPPINESS AND DEVELOPMENT: BHUTAN’S LESSON

Andrew Lisi points of view 2012-12-132013-09-05 1 Minute

This little Himalayan country has a lot to teach to the world, as a global leader in environmentally sustainable development.

Here you can watch a video that shows how sustainability can be declined, using different indicators and approaches to “development” (i.e. measuring wealth and progress in terms of GNH instead of GDP).

Do you want a simple explanation of what Gross National Happiness index is about? Watch this:

More on this subject: UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative

Published by Andrew Lisi

«It is not the strongest of species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.» Born and raised in Gaeta, Italy. Bachelor's in Political Science, Master's in International Relations. I live in the results economy: do not expect to be compensated before first having created VALUE. Proud dad of 2. Paola's husband. Embrace music and learning. Despise religions and dictatorships. I write online since 2005. View all posts by Andrew Lisi

Published 2012-12-132013-09-05