The Beyond GDP Newsletter keeps its readers up to date on important developments related to measuring progress, true wealth and the well-being of nations.
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From Eurostat Conference in March 2011:
The discussion on how to measure progress is gathering momentum worldwide. It is being discussed by all levels of policy makers and also attracts increasing media attention. Old convictions are being challenged by new findings and new political priorities in a time of economic and financial crisis, climate change, demographic change, and globalisation.
The press materials and information available from this page have been prepared to help members of the press cover the Beyond GDP initiative and related issues.
The background paper explains the history and development of the Commission's Beyond GDP initiative.
> Background paper (pdf 1 page)
Collection of important statements by top researchers, politicians etc.
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Selection of press releases issued in connection with important development and events.
> Go to press releases
The fact sheets are written by developers of key indicators and measures who describe in their own words the need for each indicator, its findings and uses, and future possibilities for its further development.
> Go to fact sheets
