How can countries measure the well-being of their citizens?

What do gender equality in Morocco and anti-corruption watchdogs in Poland have in common? They are direct contributors to the Sustainable Economic Development Assessment, or SEDA. This index goes beyond measuring the monetary quantifiables of GDP and looks at how governments use their money. The outcomes, which measure success by values like public safety, clean water and access to education, might surprise you.

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[daniel]

Great video. Should be mandatory for all political science and related majors students.

Genuine Progress Indicators or sustainable development indicators are what we need use to measure real success in terms of critical needs related to social, governance, economic and environmental areas.

Thank you for this video. It deserves far more views and likes!

[deborahniyoyita]

There is still a long way to go but I hope humans, animals and plants will make it.

[dapope]

Brazil halved there poverty by moving down the amount of money you have to have to be considered "poor". They still have the same amount of money as before but now they are no longer considered poor.

[maddisonhuggard]

such good video so insirational i was suicidal before watching this now im happy

[goodancestors]

Helpful explanation thanks. How do we change our US economy to us GPI as the measurement for success instead of GDP?

[LemonToGo]

Still, Poland is behind on many social issues due to them almost resembling a theocracy

[katejudson]

Nations governed solely by old men are not fit for purpose of governing in the Beyond GDP way. That includes my own, mining-addicted, Australia.

[michaelbedford]

First, one must try to consider their citizens. Shout out to Arizona for being considerate, and tough.

[aikokami]

Mention of Poland as a good example didnt age well ;)

[medhamza]

As a Moroccan, I am proud that the country is leading by example in equal rights. But, the Map shown in this video is wrong. This harms directly the Sovereignty of the Kingdom and gives a wrong image to the world.
The real map is in the link below :