An average person in Delhi loses anywhere between 9 and 11 years of their life due to the pollutants that actually exist! 🇮🇳 Full ep of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast with Dr. Amit Kapoor of the Institute for Competitiveness, India: youtu.be/wcCDdprh11o

Happy Independence Day #Bangladesh. Big gains in Housing, Education and Nutrition have been offset by declines in Rights and Inclusion, but that may be changing. Environmental Quality remains a problem: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr... @socprogress.bsky.social

Congratulations to #Greece on Independence Day. A social progress superstar that punches above its weight on quality of life. But the cost of housing remains a big problem. All data from @socprogress.bsky.social here: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr... #BeyondGDP

How #Brazil is tackling social problems in its cities: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW2b... via @socprogress.bsky.social

How #India is responding to shifting geopolitics: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcCD... via @socprogress.bsky.social

Could #Mexico overtake the U.S. on social progress within a generation? www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BUj... via @socprogress.bsky.social

Sofia Ramirez Aguilar, Director of México, ¿cómo vamos? reflects on what makes Mexico feel like home. Watch the full episode "Are 🇲🇽 Mexico's Best Days Ahead? Social Progress and the Future of North America" of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast at: youtu.be/9BUjXxm0hOU

#Ukraine is the most under-estimated country in Europe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2M_... @socprogress.bsky.social

Can growth solve inequality? Economic growth can lift countries out of poverty, but it doesn’t always address inequality on its own. Watch the full episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast with Dr. Amit Kapoor & @shepleygreen.bsky.social 👇 youtu.be/wcCDdprh11o

How have you been impacted by the closing of USAID? In this episode from Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, Dr. Amit Kapoor explains how a relatively small share of U.S. GDP allocated to foreign aid has had far-reaching effects. Full episode on: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcCD...

Are we living through a crisis of belonging? 🌍 Kim Samuel from the Belonging Forum shares why climate anxiety, geopolitical instability, and generational uncertainty may be fueling a global belonging crisis. 🎧 Full Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast episode: youtu.be/b-md31Gpbeg #Belonging

What is causing the loneliness epidemic? New #BeyondGDP podcast with Kim Samuel of the @belongingforum.bsky.social youtu.be/b-md31Gpbeg?... @socprogress.bsky.social

Four years and counting into its full scale war on #Ukraine and #Russia is a mess. Tumbled 13 places on Social Progress Index since 2022 and, in the words of @prune602.bsky.social, it will get worse. What a waste. www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

"India’s future will be shaped not by the speed of its GDP growth but by the resilience and strength of its social outcomes." www.businessworld.in/article/beyo...

Are we responding to today’s crises the wrong way? Riane Eisler says the answer to rising domination and division isn’t more blame, it’s offering a better alternative rooted in partnership. 🎙️ New Beyond GDP episode with @rianeeisler-cps.bsky.social 🎧 Watch now: youtu.be/0DWTU8yqAqM

GDP is not destiny www.socialprogress.org/social-progr... #BeyondGDP @socprogress.bsky.social

The new season of the #BeyondGDP podcast has launched. Episode one features the amazing Riane Eisler, author of 'The Chalice and the Blade': www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DWT... @socprogress.bsky.social

What is Ukraine’s greatest superpower? 🇺🇦 In this episode, we explore why Ukraine has been uniquely positioned to withstand and respond to existential threats not just because of geopolitics, but because of the resilience of its people and institutions. www.socialprogress.org/post/ukraine...

What is the difference between @socprogress.bsky.social Social Progress Index and the UN Human Development Index? www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzlS... #BeyondGDP

How can countries improve people’s lives while minimizing environmental harm? A new paper from the @socprogress.bsky.social research team, Mohamed Htitich, Jaromír Harmáček and Petra Krylova, introduces the Carbon Efficiency of Social Progress (CESP). www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Yes, there is a way out! 🌏 Announcing the launch of 💫 SEASON 2 💫 of the Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast next Thursday, 19th. Hosted by @shepleygreen.bsky.social. ✍ Subscribe now & get notified when the episode is out: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/v9WI3lU/n...

🔍 Can the world’s wealthiest actually solve global problems? Explore the promise and perils of philanthrocapitalism and discover alternative paths toward real change in our blog post & podcast recap. 👇 tinyurl.com/Philanthroca... #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #BeyondGDP

What is the difference between @socprogress.bsky.social Social Progress Index and the UN Human Development Index? www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzlS... #BeyondGDP

🌎 Latin America now faces an urgent challenge: strengthening its institutions, closing the digital divide, & decisively investing in the capabilities of its people, according to the 2026 Social Progress Index. Chile and Uruguay are the region's leaders. delfino.cr/2026/01/indi...

Germany (ranks 11th/ 171 countries) leads the #G7 and is joined in the top tier by two newer members of the European Union: Slovenia (16th) and Estonia (17th). The United States (32nd) has shown a decline since 2011. 2026 Global Social Progress Index: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

STUDY released today and based on a measure called the Social Progress Index suggests that in terms of quality of life, the U.S. now ranks 32nd out of 171 countries, behind Poland, Lithuania and Cyprus, and falling. Latest from @nickkristof.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...

Ireland is the 8th most socially progressive nation in the world, says the new Global Social Progress Index. The country is rated highly as an inclusive and safe society, with strong rights and freedoms, and excellent educational participation. 🇮🇪🎉 www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

Neat to see the NY Times reflect on the Social Progress Index: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...

A careful study released Wednesday and based on a measure called the Social Progress Index suggests that in terms of quality of life, the United States ranks 32nd out of 171 countries, behind Poland, Lithuania and Cyprus. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...

Kristoff: "But in the well-being of ordinary citizens? A..study released Wednesday... based on a measure called the Social Progress Index suggests that in terms of quality of life, the United States ranks 32nd out of 171 countries, behind Poland, Lithuania and Cyprus www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...

America is in freefall on the Social Progress Index: In safety, the United States ranks 99th, behind Pakistan and Nicaragua. In K-12 education, America is 47th, behind Vietnam and Kazakhstan. In health, we rank 45th, behind Argentina and Panama. www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

“based on…the Social Progress Index …in terms of quality of life, the US ranks 32nd out of 171 countries, behind Poland, Lithuania & Cyprus…the US has ⬇️steadily in the rankings over the years, under GOP & Dem presidents alike—& now…⬇️further because of cuts in health care & other services by…Trump”1/

Large, significant countries have stalled or gone backwards in recent years. The 2026 Global Social Progress Index measures 57 outcome indicators like health, safety and housing from 171 countries. Interested in learning how your country performs? Visit www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

What is your pension really funding? Explore the ethics of pension funds and how savers can use shareholder power to push for change with Catherine Howarth CEO of @shareaction.bsky.social 🌍 👉 tinyurl.com/PensionEthic... #pensions #socialimpact

Discover how Costa Rica’s approach, from wellbeing-first policies to sustainable living , offers lessons for building healthier, fairer societies with Jaime García and @shepleygreen.bsky.social. #PuraVida 🎙️Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast See more👉 tinyurl.com/CostaRicaSuc...

Is DEI really dead? 🤔 Explore why abandoning Diversity, Equity & Inclusion could undermine progress, innovation, and resilience backed by data and expert insight with @elmirab.bsky.social from Interruptrr! 👉 tinyurl.com/DEIBeyondGDP #DEI #Diversity #Inclusion #SocialProgress

The United States, Canada, and the UK are among the world’s 10 least improved countries in social progress since 2011. Canada and the U.S. are in decline. Explore the 2026 Global Social Progress Index results at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

When leadership shifts toward authoritarianism and populism, the data show that social progress inevitably takes a hit. 👉 Explore the 2026 Global Social Progress Index for 171 countries from 2011-2025 www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

The 2026 Global Social Progress Index is LIVE! 🎉 It measures 57 outcome indicators, such as safety, housing, health, & rights. The 🌎 is at a turning point, where the steady improvement in quality of life of recent decades may be going into reverse. 👇 www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

The global slowdown in social progress started with the erosion of rights a decade ago but the problem has spread since 2021 to other areas. Get the @socprogress.bsky.social data here: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

The United States, Canada, and the UK are among the 10 least-improved countries in social progress since 2011. The quality of life in Canada and the U.S. is in decline. Explore the results at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

🚨The world has entered a new era of stagnation in the quality of life reveals the 2026 Global Social Progress Index. The index measures aspects like health, safety, rights, environmental quality, education, freedom & more. Explore the results at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

"The United States does a fine job generating economic growth, but it lags at translating that G.D.P. growth into the things we most care about." @nickkristof.bsky.social discusses 2026 Social Progress Index from @socprogress.bsky.social Data here: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

The stagnation in global social progress has been driven by declining rights, according to the new 2026 Global Social Progress Index. 👉 Explore the performance of your country or region in more than 57 social and environmental indicators at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

The global slide into zero or negative progess, started with the erosion of rights by authoritarian and populist governments. Turning this around starts with standing up for #HumanRights

We Americans like to boast that "we're No. 1." But a careful new study suggests that in quality of life, we rank No. 32. And we're slipping. This study should be a wake-up call. Here's my piece, and I welcome your comments: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...

"The United States does a fine job generating economic growth, but it lags at translating that G.D.P. growth into the things we most care about." @nickkristof.bsky.social discusses 2026 Social Progress Index from @socprogress.bsky.social Data here: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

Thrilled that new report from @socprogress.bsky.social team is out. What had seemed to be a temporary, Covid-related slowdown in global social progress now seems to be a major shift to an era of negative development. All data here: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

We will release the 2026 Social Progress Index in about 12 hours. The results are quite shocking. Follow @socprogress.bsky.social for all the news.