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"I feel that there must be some convergence among nations on the idea of what the primary objective of development and progress should be - something Gross National Happiness seeks to bring about". H.M. Jigme Khesar Wangchuck Let us be aware that happiness has become a transformative force in global development. Inspiring us to re-examine our inner development, social development and our world views. World views are the way we look at reality, the way we understand and perceive the challenges humanity faces. World views make a difference towards effective poverty reduction, environmental rehabilitation and liberation from injustice. Clarification of world views can be sought not only by scientific and political debate - though important - but as much through story telling, art, cultural exchanges and development of whole relations. The 3rd International Conference on Gross National Happiness proceeded and finished successfully and gracefully. We are grateful to everyone who helped. With your goodwill and active involvement this project can go beyond inspiration towards operationalization. The 4th International GNH conference as well as other regional meetings will be held in the near future, therefore please do keep in touch. News will be announced gradually through this website. |
![]() Academics from all over the world are invited to send us their papers and to engage in creative discussions on the challenging concept of Gross National Happiness, as well as on similar efforts to shape policy development. In more general terms I propose to organize our exchanges in three parallel streams: Global Standards and Local Diversity, including the underlying values that define our standards. Social Transformation, addressing happiness as a public good and as an impulse for social change. And Inner Transformation, an issue increasingly drawing attention of academic researchers, sometimes leading to pertinent questions about our scientific paradigms.
Photo: Assoc. Prof. Anuchat Poungsomlee, Mahidol University; Chairman Academic Committee 3rd International Conference on Gross National Happiness.
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