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Our human development rank deserves a closer look

May 29, 2025 2 mins read
Our human development rank deserves a closer look

Our global brand—Gross National Happiness—is envied and admired. Yet our ranking in the Human Development Index (HDI) tells a different story. At 125th, we sit among nations grappling with far deeper challenges. This paradox demands an honest reckoning. We cannot climb in the world’s eyes by standing still in our own. Happiness is our compass, yes, but without strong legs beneath it, we run the ri

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