Gross National Happiness

IIEP was pleased to host the another installment in our multidimensional poverty series, joint with the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report Office (HDRO) on Monday, October 16th, 2023. This seminar featured OPHI researcher Tshoki Zangmo discussing the concept of “Gross National Happiness”. The presentation centers around the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) and the development of Gross National Happiness Index in Bhutan using the Alkire-Foster method. The session features insights into the latest findings from the 2022 GNH Index, showcasing its pivotal role as a tool for informed policy decisions that prioritize the wellbeing and happiness of the populations of Bhutan. Attendees gained valuable insights into how the results from the GNH Index are actively shaping Bhutan’s national planning and budgeting processes.