How can countries measure the well-being of their citizens? @tedinstitute
How can countries measure the well-being of their citizens?  @tedinstitute
Uploaded October 2015 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
What do gender equality in Morocco and anti-corruption watchdogs in Poland have in common? They are direct contributors to the Sustainable Economic Development Assessment, or SEDA. This index goes beyond measuring the monetary quantifiables of GDP and looks at how governments use their money. The outcomes, which measure success by values like public safety, clean water and access to education, might surprise you.

Watch expert Douglas Beal's TED@BCG talk on SEDA here: youtube.com/watch?v=XuInKItBSLY

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