The four pillars are further elaborated into nine domains, which articulate the different elements of GNH in detail and form the basis of GNH measurement, indices and screening tools. Living standards Education Health Environment Community Vitality Time-use Psychological well-being Good Governance Cultural resilience and promotion These 9 domains, clearly demonstrate that from the perspective of […]
Category: What is GNH?
THE 4 PILLARS OF GNH
Good Governance Good Governance is a considered a pillar for happiness because it determines the conditions in which Bhutanese thrive. While policies and programs that are developed in Bhutan are generally in line with the values of GNH, there are also a number of tools and processes employed to ensure the values are indeed embedded […]
HISTORY OF GNH
{{ brizy_dc_global_blocks position=’top’ }} {{placeholder content=’e3ticml6eV9kY19wb3N0X3RpdGxlfX0=’}} {{placeholder content=’e3tlZGl0b3JfYnJlYWRjcnVtYnN9fQ==’}} The concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) was promulgated by His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan in the early 1970s. When His Majesty spoke about GNH at the time, he questioned the prevailing measurement system that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone could deliver […]