Gross national happiness. Slogan about Gross National Happiness in Thimphu's School of Traditional Arts.
The assessment of gross national happiness (GNH; Wylie: gyal-yong ga'a-kyid pal-'dzoms) was designed in an attempt to define an indicator and concept that measures quality of life or social progress in more holistic and psychological terms than only the economic indicator of gross domestic product (GDP). GNH has only been officially used in Bhutan, where a Gross National Happiness Commission is charged reviewing policy decisions and allocation of resources. [1].
In 2013, with a new administration, the country shifted the focus from spreading GNH globally to the well-being of people within Bhutan. [2] This shift has been interpreted by some as an abandonment of GNH in favor of more standard development initiatives.[3] Origins and meaning[edit] Product diffusion curve on Flickr.