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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

Nine Domains of GNH

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

Psychological wellbeing

Emotional Balance SpiritualityMental

Health Quality of life

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

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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

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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

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