"The appropriate choice of indicators is key to boost our understanding of the complexity of our diverse societies within the European Union, to better communicate on it, and to better respond to new policy needs as for example with the "GDP and beyond" initiative to include measurement of well being."
- José Barroso 2010

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What is the 'Beyond GDP' initiative?

The Beyond GDP initiative is about developing indicators that are as clear and appealing as GDP, but more inclusive of environmental and social aspects of progress.

This website aims to promote sharing of information on recent developments and ongoing work.

  • Indicators provides non-technical explanations and examples of ways to measure progress, wealth or well-being including illustrative examples
  • Documents presents a collection of policy documents, reports, factsheets and online tools.
  • About Beyond GDP explains the background and development of the initiative since the initial conference in 2007 including the EU Roadmap 2009.

News

11.03.2013
"BES 2013" report provides comprehensive picture of Italy's state of well-being
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27.02.2013
European Commission sees an important role for indicators looking beyond GDP in relation to elaborating Sustainable Development Goals and will continue developing such indicators
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07.02.2013
Measuring Inequalities post-2015: Inequalities Consultation recommends a Multidimensional Poverty Index
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28.01.2013
Study Commission of the German Bundestag proposes set of ten indicators to measure societal welfare
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