the centre for bhutan studies. how might gnh indicators be used? setting an alternative framework of...
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How might GNH indicators be used?How might GNH indicators be used?
Setting an alternative framework of development for govt.
and people
• Providing indicators to sectors to guide development
• Allocating resources in accordance with targets and GNH
screening tools
•Measuring the well-being of Bhutan of any sub-groups at a
given point in time
• Measuring progress through time
• Measuring progress for cross country comparisons
National Goal National Goal
GNH PROJECT SELECTION TOOLS
GNH INDICATORS
SINGLE NUMBER GNH INDEX
SectoralGoal
Policy Making
Influence
Influence
BUDGET ALLOCATION FORMULA
Project Formulation
GNH POLICY SCREENING TOOLS
Example
Rarely safe Usually safe Always safe
1 2 3
Survey question:
How safe do you feel from human harm at night?
Rarely safe Usually safe Always safe
Insufficient Sufficient
1 1 0
Community Vitality
Neighborhood Relationships
Social support ReciprocityFamily Friends
Safety
Sense of belonging
Availability of social support
Neighbours helping
each other
Labour exchange
Donation
Voluntary days
Human harm
Enmity
Crime
Community trust
Culture
Cultural Practice
Cultural Values
Attitudes towards lying
Reciprocity
Impartiality
Discipline Knowledge on
mask and other dances
Artisan skillsTraditional recreation
Community festival Attitudes
towards stealing
Attitudes towards killing
Attitudes towards sexual misconduct
Time Use
Work
Housework Paid work Cultural and
religious activities
Non-work
Travel and waitingEducation
Sleep
Leisure
• Work activities
1. Crop farming and kitchen gardening (agric)
2. Business, trade and services
3. Care of children and sick members of household
4. Construction and repairs5. Craft related activities6. Forestry and horticultural
activities7. Household maintenance8. Livestock related activities9. Processing of food and
drinks10. Quarrying work
• Non-work activities1. Community
participation2. Education and
learning3. Personal care4. Religious
activities5. Social and
cultural activities
6. Sports and leisure
7. Travel/commute8. Waiting
• Non-work activities1. Community
participation2. Education and
learning3. Personal care4. Religious
activities5. Social and
cultural activities
6. Sports and leisure
7. Travel/commute8. Waiting
Good Governance
Government performance
Reducing inequality
Central ministries
Institutional trust
MediaFighting corruption
Rights
Freedom from speech and
opinion
Freedom from discrimination
District administration
Ecology
Individual Systemic
Eco-friendly Behaviors
Ecological knowledge
Environmental policy
State of environment
Waste disposal
Pollution Soil degradationTree
plantations
Living Standards
Security
Food security
Material hardship
Housing
Room ratioFinancial security
Income
House ownership
Health
Personal Health
Physical Health
Health Knowledge
Health Services
Health System
Barriers
Self reported
health
Healthy days
BMI
HIV/AIDS
Breastfeeding
Health Behaviors
Alcohol
Smoking
Tobacco
Doma
Skill and competencies Distance
Education
Personal Education
Literacy Academic attainment
Quality of education
Education System
Infrastructure
Literacy in Dzongkha
Literacy in English
Ability to understand
lozey
Psychological wellbeing
Compassion, generosity, forgiveness, calmness, gratitude,
taking account of karma, empathy, truthfulness
1. Meditation for mental training2. Prayer - ritual as attitude training3. Pilgrimage – as aid to meditation,
assimilation and physical activity4. Volunteering5. Donation
GNH domain
Values
Actions Practice
Values
Community vitality
Altruism, trust, reciprocity, fairness, fidelity, family closeness, solidarity,
equality, unity, hospitality, cooperation, honor, sociability,
cohesion
1. Socialization2. Volunteering3. Donation4. Labour exchange5. Community participation6. Strong family ties
GNH domain
Values
Actions Practice
Values
Culture
Identity, dignity, non-alienation
1. Arts and architecture2. Media3. Artisan skills4. Dialect proficiency5. Games, tsechus, celebrations
GNH domain
Values
Actions Practice
Values
Time Use
Free from Stress free, serenity, tranquility, bonding, healthy
lifestyles
1. Socialization2. Work-life balance3. Recreation and leisure
satisfaction4. Community service
GNH domain
Values
Actions Practice
Values
Good Governance
Integrity, trust, authenticity, justice, professionalism, wisdom
credibility, far sightedness, competence, empowerment, non-
discrimination, commitment
1. Service delivery2. Political participation3. Rights, responsibilities, freedom4. Rule of law5. Media 6. Judiciary
GNH domain
Values
Actions Practice
Values
Ecology
GNH domain
Values
Actions Practice
Values
Interdependence, eco-consciousness, sustainability, non-
doministic, non-utilitarian, aesthetic, naturalistic, reverence
1. High air quality2. High water quality3. Conserve biodiversity4. Retain wildlife species5. Efficient energy use6. Proper waste disposal7. Eco friendly mass
transportation system8. Eco friendly Industry9. Eco friendly foundation on
urban sprawl10. Land use
Living Standards
Self reliance, security, quality, sustainability, adequacy
1. Food security2. Income sufficiency (absolute and
relative)3. Financial security4. Housing
GNH domain
Values
Actions Practice
Values
Health
Vitality, fitness, soundness, self-worth, prevention, precaution, non-
malignance
1. Yoga and other physical activities
2. Well balanced diet3. Avoidance of intoxicants (drugs,
alcohol etc.)4. Avoidance of risky behaviours5. Public health6. Mindful consumption
GNH domain
Values
Actions Practice
Values
Education
Creativity, openness, diligence, insightfulness, perseverance, patience, creative thinking
1. Historical literacy2. Civic literacy3. Cultural literacy4. Ecological literacy5. Food and nutrition literacy6. Health literacy7. Indigenous knowledge literacy
GNH domain
Values
Actions Practice
Values
Respondents reported knowing the following arts and crafts
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Causal factors of stress
1.58%
2.96%
4.74%
5.73%
10.67%11.07%
11.26%
13.44%
20.95%
34.19%
35.77%
Not able to pursue religious activities
Food insecurity
Emotional concerns
Children's future
Bureaucratic red tape
Educational concerns
Agricultural constraints
Labour pressure
Social relationships
Death and illness
Financial insecurity
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Trust most of the neighbours by income
4346
3328
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Less than15000
15001-50000 50001-100000 More than100000
% o
f res
po
nd
ents
12%
48%
40% DailyOccasionallyNot at all
Survey question:
If you are a parent, do you discuss spiritual issues with your children?
E. Discussion of spiritual issues with children
High income group