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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 GNH PROJECT SELECTION TOOLS GNH INDICATORS SINGLE NUMBER GNH INDEX Sectoral Goal Policy Making Influence BUDGET ALLOCATION FORMULA Project Formulation GNH POLICY SCREENING TOOLS

GNH Ecology Time Use Cultural Diversity Good Governance Standard of Living Education Health Community Vitality Well-being Nine Domains of GNH

Example Rarely safeUsually safeAlways safe 123 Survey question: How safe do you feel from human harm at night? Rarely safeUsually safeAlways safe InsufficientSufficient 110

Psychological wellbeing Emotional Balance Spirituality Mental Health Quality of life Positive emotions Negative emotions Spiritual practice Spiritual Belief General health questionnaire

Community Vitality NeighborhoodRelationships Social supportReciprocity FamilyFriends 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 Language Cultural events Personal values Societal values Cultural knowledge Attitudes towards lying Reciprocity Impartiality Discipline Knowledge on mask and other dances Artisan skills Traditional recreation Community festival Attitudes towards stealing Attitudes towards killing Attitudes towards sexual misconduct

Time Use Work HouseworkPaid work Cultural and religious activities Non-work Travel and waiting Education 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 repairs 5.Craft related activities 6.Forestry and horticultural activities 7.Household maintenance 8.Livestock related activities 9.Processing of food and drinks 10.Quarrying work Non-work activities 1.Community participation 2.Education and learning 3.Personal care 4.Religious activities 5.Social and cultural activities 6.Sports and leisure 7.Travel/commute 8.Waiting Non-work activities 1.Community participation 2.Education and learning 3.Personal care 4.Religious activities 5.Social and cultural activities 6.Sports and leisure 7.Travel/commute 8.Waiting

Good Governance Government performance Reducing inequality Central ministries Institutional trust Media Fighting corruption Rights Freedom from speech and opinion Freedom from discrimination District administration

Ecology IndividualSystemic Eco-friendly Behaviors Ecological knowledge Environmental policy State of environment Waste disposal Pollution Soil degradation Tree plantations

Living Standards Security Food security Material hardship Housing Room ratio Financial 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 training 2.Prayer - ritual as attitude training 3.Pilgrimage – as aid to meditation, assimilation and physical activity 4.Volunteering 5.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.Socialization 2.Volunteering 3.Donation 4.Labour exchange 5.Community participation 6.Strong family ties GNH domain Values Actions Practice Values

Culture Identity, dignity, non-alienation 1.Arts and architecture 2.Media 3.Artisan skills 4.Dialect proficiency 5.Games, tsechus, celebrations GNH domain Values Actions Practice Values

Time Use Free from Stress free, serenity, tranquility, bonding, healthy lifestyles 1.Socialization 2.Work-life balance 3.Recreation and leisure satisfaction 4.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 delivery 2.Political participation 3.Rights, responsibilities, freedom 4.Rule of law 5.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 quality 2.High water quality 3.Conserve biodiversity 4.Retain wildlife species 5.Efficient energy use 6.Proper waste disposal 7.Eco friendly mass transportation system 8.Eco friendly Industry 9.Eco friendly foundation on urban sprawl 10.Land use

Living Standards Self reliance, security, quality, sustainability, adequacy 1.Food security 2.Income sufficiency (absolute and relative) 3.Financial security 4.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 diet 3. Avoidance of intoxicants (drugs, alcohol etc.) 4.Avoidance of risky behaviours 5.Public health 6.Mindful consumption GNH domain Values Actions Practice Values

Education Creativity, openness, diligence, insightfulness, perseverance, patience, creative thinking 1.Historical literacy 2.Civic literacy 3.Cultural literacy 4.Ecological literacy 5.Food and nutrition literacy 6.Health literacy 7.Indigenous knowledge literacy GNH domain Values Actions Practice Values

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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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