The 2026 Global Social Progress Index measures 57 outcome indicators across 171 countries, including health, safety, and housing. Interested in learning how your country performs? 🌍 Learn more: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr... Subscribe now 📩 lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/v9WI3lU/n...

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights Puducherry's success in social and economic development, ranking #1 in the Social Progress Index among India's states and districts. Puducherry's scores the highest in Personal Freedom and Choice 🇮🇳Full results at www.socialprogress.org/thematic-web...

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

In this clip from Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, Sofía Ramírez from México, ¿cómo vamos? shares how states with better quality of life attract more foreign direct investment and larger commitments. However, the relationship runs both ways. Full episode: youtu.be/9BUjXxm0hOU

Economic strength has long shaped the balance of power between nations. In this clip from Beyond GDP, Dr. Amit Kapoor explains why emerging economies like India play an increasingly important role in the global system. Full episode: youtu.be/wcCDdprh11o

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

A link to this weekend's @phillipspobrien.bsky.social update. With some thoughts from Michael Green of @socprogress.bsky.social about the resilience of Ukrainian society. A relatively low income country with very strong social institutions for years before 2022. substack.com/@economyofho...

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...

What if your rival had the answer? 🏆 When Curitiba ranked #1 among Brazil's 27 capital cities in the Social Progress Index, Belo Horizonte didn't argue with the data, they acted on it. Full episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast youtu.be/OW2bOA84jyI

The Amazon consistently produces the worst social progress data in Brazil. So when IPS Brasil noticed that Água Azul do Norte, an under-resourced municipality, had health outcomes among the best in the entire country, they had to find out why. Full episode youtu.be/OW2bOA84jyI

Can one question change everything? 🤔 In 2014, a Brazilian nonprofit, Iamazon, asked one question and it sparked a movement now active on every continent. Melissa Wilm from IPS Brasil breaks down what's happened since. 🎙️ Full episode on your favorite platform or at youtu.be/OW2bOA84jyI #BeyondGDP

1 in 5 people don’t feel like they belong? 📊 In this episode of Beyond GDP, Kim Samuel shares new data from the Belonging Barometer revealing that 21% of people don’t feel they belong, and young women report the highest levels of isolation. Full episode: youtu.be/b-md31Gpbeg #Policy

Will belonging become a policy priority within five years? 🔮 Kim Samuel predicts that belonging will shape public policy but only if people can speak up safely and feel represented in the systems around them. ️New Beyond GDP ep with Kim Samuel from Belonging Forum 🎧 EP: youtu.be/b-md31Gpbeg

Is technology destroying belonging? 📱 We explore whether digital platforms are driving isolation or whether the real issue is how we design and govern them. ️New Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast episode with Kim Samuel from Belonging Forum. Full conversation at youtu.be/b-md31Gpbeg

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

Is belonging a birthright? 👀 Kim Samuel explains why belonging is measurable and why it may determine whether social progress stalls or succeeds. ️New Beyond GDP episode with Kim Samuel from Belonging Forum. Watch now: youtu.be/b-md31Gpbeg #Belonging #SocialProgress #PublicPolicy #HumanRights

Are we teaching domination without realizing it? Riane Eisler explains how domination systems start at home and how normalizing control and violence in families shapes the world we build. 🎙️ New Beyond GDP episode with @rianeeisler-cps.bsky.social 🎧 Listen to the full episode: youtu.be/0DWTU8yqAqM

Why does progress so often trigger backlash? @rianeeisler-cps.bsky.social explains that when movements challenge systems of domination, regression can be a reaction, not the whole story. 🎧 Listen to the full Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast episode at youtu.be/0DWTU8yqAqM #BeyondGDP

What shapes our first understanding of power? @rianeeisler-cps.bsky.social explains why childhood and family relationships teach us what authority and care look like, shaping society long before politics enters the picture. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: youtu.be/0DWTU8yqAqM #BeyondGDP

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

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

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

We are proud to announce the launch of the 💫 EU Regional Health Equity Map 💫 , the first tool of its kind to measure health inequalities across the NUTS2 regions of the European Union. Why does this matter for the EU? 🧵 🔥 Explore the results: www.socialprogress.org/eu-health-eq...

Season two of the Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast officially drops on Thursday, February 19th. ⭐ If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration in these turbulent times, this is it. 🔥 Make sure you're subscribed: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/v9WI3lU/n...

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...

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

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...

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

North America remains #1 in social progress but is officially in decline. The rising star? Central Asia & the Caucasus. They’ve improved more than any other region since 2011, hitting 5th place in the 2026 Global Social Progress Index Full results at 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

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...

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...

“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/

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...

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...

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...

Neat to see the NY Times reflect on the Social Progress Index: 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...

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...

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...

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

🗓️ Event: Humanities and social sciences at the heart of Europe’s future by the European Parliament. Experts will explore several tools, including the Social Progress Index, to assess citizens' well-being and inform research priorities. Feb 3rd. Livestreamed. www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...

The true state of the world. 🌎 Measuring the quality of life across 171 countries with the 2026 Global Social Progress Index. Full results: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

🌎 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...

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...