Measuring well-being “beyond GDP” in Asia, South-East Asia and Korea
Existing well-being measurement initiatives in the region, such as the Quality of
Life Indicators in Korea, Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index and Quality of Life
Index in the Philippines, shed some insight on dimensions that should be considered
for measuring well-being beyond GDP in Asia. Dimensions of housing, health, education,
environment and civic engagement recur across several Asian well-being measurement
frameworks, as well as dimensions such as family and culture which are more characteristic
of the region. Identifying vulnerable population groups and securing better evidence
on social mobility are also necessary to better measure progress in the region. Going
forward, it would be helpful for countries to exchange knowledge on how well-being
data available can be used for policy making in a more concrete way, for example,
by including it in national development plans or budgeting processes.
Available from April 02, 2024
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