Social Progress Imperative

How governments should really allocate resources to advance social progress. Listen now to @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Dominic Channer from Kinross Gold Corporation in Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast! www.socialprogress.org/beyond-gdp-t... #policy #qualityoflife #economy

Why should a business care about sustainability and corporate social responsibility? Dominic Channer, VP of Community Relations at Kinross Gold Corporation and @shepleygreen.bsky.social explore this in Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast. Full episode: www.socialprogress.org/beyond-gdp-t...

Never underestimate the power of trust between your stakeholders and the company. Learn about responsible mining and how Kinross Gold Corporation builds trust through early engagement and strategies that protect traditional livelihoods. Listen now! www.socialprogress.org/beyond-gdp-t...

These are the countries that are underperforming relative to their GDP per capita in terms of education. The latest Global Social Progress Index shows how some nations are dropping the ball on basic education. Full analysis at youtu.be/41NypZXjnqg #education #SDGs

Building schools was the easy part. The real battle for the future is to solve the structural barriers within them. This is how the world performs in terms of education from 2011 to 2025, according to the Global Social Progress Index Full analysis at youtu.be/41NypZXjnqg

The ultimate measure of a society is how it prepares its children for the world. We used the 2026 Global Social Progress Index to find which countries are the best at educating their children. Full analysis at youtu.be/41NypZXjnqg #education #globaltrends #SDGs

Why are the United States, the UK, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia struggling in terms of social progress since 2011? @shepleygreen.bsky.social analyzes some of the issues covering safety, health, education and more. Full video at youtu.be/puIQfCDoAkc

The U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K and Ireland are facing some challenges in their quality of life according to the latest results of the 2026 Global Social Progress Index. Watch the full analysis at youtu.be/puIQfCDoAkc

These English-speaking countries are facing a major housing crisis. Watch the full video at youtu.be/puIQfCDoAkc

We compare China's and Indonesia's economic and social development to uncover a hard truth about the Chinese economic model. Full analysis at youtu.be/j4NOTQfxHRE

Why is China losing so much potential progress compared to its neighbors like India? See more at youtu.be/j4NOTQfxHRE

Decades of economic growth haven’t translated into a better life for the American people. Why? Because economic growth is not enough. The United States needs a recovery path that focuses on what really matters: health, safety, shelter & social progress. youtu.be/f5pxd2jP5vw

The world's most efficient nations are not necessarily the wealthiest. Then, how can we achieve inclusive growth? Watch the full analysis at youtu.be/f5pxd2jP5vw

The latest data from the 2026 Global Social Progress Index proves that economic growth is no longer a guarantor of a better life. We analyze two cases: Singapore vs Estonia and Malawi vs Central African Republic to demonstrate that GDP is not destiny. youtu.be/f5pxd2jP5vw

We’re heading to the edges of the European Union to find the true best places to live in. Using the EU Regional Social Progress Index, we identify underdeveloped regions in Poland, Greece, and Ireland that are overperforming in quality of life. youtu.be/7rrzhWtBOvM

The hidden gems Europe doesn't want you to know about. We’re used to seeing the same big names at the top of "Best Places to Live" lists, but these new places are leveling up the competition in the European Union. #socialprogress Full list on youtu.be/7rrzhWtBOvM

Rich but unhappy? Michael Green analyzes the World Happiness Report and the Social Progress Index to respond to what we need to be truly happy. ✅ Watch the full video at youtu.be/_rB0DnqmV0Y Results of the latest Social Progress Index 🌎 : www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

The "secret" to happiness isn't just a high GDP per capita. While wealth helps, countries like Costa Rica are outranking the world's richest nations by focusing on something different. Full video: youtu.be/_rB0DnqmV0Y Data from the Social Progress Index and World Happiness Report.

The latest health data reveals a troubling trend across Russia and several post-Soviet nations. Data from the 2026 Global Social Progress Index. 📊 🌏 Watch the full episode analyzing the healthiest nations and those struggling at www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Js...

Hungarians will choose a new Prime Minister on Sunday. Can Hungary recover after years of decline in different aspects of its quality of life?

As Hungary heads to the polls this weekend, the debate is louder than ever. Will this be the fall of Viktor Orbán? Since 2011, we’ve tracked Hungary’s social progress, and the trend is clear. Watch the full analysis: youtu.be/raGVm5aP2qI

The United States spends the most on health, yet the results tell a different story. When we look at the Social Progress Index, we see a massive efficiency gap. Social Progress Index results: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr... 🌎 Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Js...

Mexico will translate North American economic integration into real, measurable social progress: better education, stronger healthcare infrastructure, and a more resilient society. Full episode of Beyond GDP with @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Sofía Ramirez at youtu.be/9BUjXxm0hOU

Sofía Ramírez, Director at México, ¿cómo vamos? explains the Shared Prosperity Map, a tool that puts all U.S. and Mexican states on the same quality-of-life framework. Watch the full episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast. youtu.be/9BUjXxm0hOU

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

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

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

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

Russia is not the only threat to Ukraine's democracy and independence; another enemy looms large: corruption. Oryisa Lutsevych from @chathamhouse.org discusses how President Zelensky must take this threat seriously in our new episode, out now. 🔴Watch now: youtu.be/f2M_hMOlED4

Why was CIA research pointing to 9/11 ignored? Host @shepleygreen.bsky.social and @elmirab.bsky.social from Interruptrr discuss how an all-female CIA team warned of a major threat, but were laughed at and dismissed. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/86pqqXYDeGs 🎧 Listen: www.socialprogress.org/beyond-gdp-t...

Op-Ed Gender Parity in 2056? Join @elmirab.bsky.social from Interruptrr in our new episode as she explains how progress is happening in media, but not fast enough, and what we can do about it! 🔴Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=86pq...

What does the Ukraine conflict mean globally? As 🇺🇦 resists external pressures, it defends the principle that no nation should dictate another's alliances or policies. 🔴Watch now with @shepleygreen.bsky.social & Oryisa Lutsevych @chathamhouse.org 👉https://youtu.be/f2M_hMOlED4 #StandwithUkraine

Is community Ukraine's secret weapon? From digital governance to grassroots solidarity, learn how 🇺🇦 has defied expectations with its resilience in the face of repeated Russian invasion efforts in this episode with Oryisa Lutsevych from @chathamhouse.org 🔴Watch now youtu.be/f2M_hMOlED4

What benefits did Costa Rica see from investing in health and education @shepleygreen.bsky.social discusses this & more with this week's guest Jaime García from INCAE Business School & @socprogress.bsky.social Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N37... Listen: www.socialprogress.org/beyond-gdp-t...

Why does financial success rely on strong social foundations? Join @shepleygreen.bsky.social & special guest Catherine Howarth, CEO at @shareaction.bsky.social in this week's episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast to learn more! Watch now 👀 youtu.be/jbIyeUGrTNc

How can shareholders drive behavior change in the corporate sector? @catherine-sa.bsky.social, CEO of @shareaction.bsky.social , walks us through how investors can use their leverage to effect change in our new podcast episode! Listen now: www.socialprogress.org/beyond-gdp-t...

Social progress in the United States has declined. What can we expect for 2026? Find out why going beyond GDP is so important for a better future in our first podcast episode, out now! 👉 Listen or watch now: www.socialprogress.org/beyond-gdp-t... Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast

From boom to stagnation: Britain's journey through financial crises and Brexit. Reflecting on 15 years of social progress to shape their future. 🎥Full video: youtu.be/vNG_c0GEQfQ

Is Elon Musk the philanthro-capitalist that got away? Check out our conversation on episode 1 of the Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast for the answers! Listen to the full episode at www.socialprogress.org/beyond-gdp-t... or watch now youtu.be/-NhnUsJAHno?...

NEW EDITION💙: The 2025 Youth Progress Index results are live! You can't miss this year's insights on rights, education, freedom and more! ⭐️ Explore the interactive map with full results at youthprogressindex.org

As Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political challenges, the question remains: How can the UK reignite its path to progress? While the UK ranks 20th globally, social progress has stagnated, leading to public frustration. Watch the short full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNG_...

What in the world is philanthrocapitalism? Tune into our new episode with Matthew Bishop & @shepleygreen.bsky.social where they walk us through it! Watch on YouTube youtu.be/-NhnUsJAHno?... Or listen on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/4USMLzD...

The G20 summit is on the way, and the talking points are intense. Can the paranoid optimist still win, or is a full-blown pessimist perspective the only rational choice for the future of the world in 2026? Watch the full Beyond GDP episode at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nhn...

America has led the world in GDP growth, yet this economic success masks the truth: a polarized and dysfunctional society lagging in social progress. 📉 Listen to the episode with @shepleygreen.bsky.social on open.spotify.com/show/4USMLzD... Watch on YouTube 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nhn...

The wait is over! 🥁Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast 1st episode is out! The Promise and Peril of Philanthrocapitalists: Alternatives to Build a Better World Listen now on all major platforms! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/3O1b... or watch on YouTube 😍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nhn...