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UN Launches Initiative for New Prosperity Indicators Beyond GDP

10/5/2025

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The UN General Assembly highlighted a new initiative led by Secretary-General António Guterres to develop prosperity indicators beyond GDP.
The effort supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals and calls for global researchers to contribute.
Economists like Joseph Stiglitz and Amartya Sen say GDP alone misses progress.
A 14-member panel, co-chaired by Kaushik Basu and Nora Lustig, develops complementary indicators.

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Story summary

The UN General Assembly highlighted a new initiative led by Secretary-General António Guterres to develop prosperity indicators beyond GDP.
The effort supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals and calls for global researchers to contribute.
Economists like Joseph Stiglitz and Amartya Sen say GDP alone misses progress.
A 14-member panel, co-chaired by Kaushik Basu and Nora Lustig, develops complementary indicators.