The UN/GA adopted Resolution A/RES/65/309 on 19 July titled “Happiness: Towards a holistic approach to development,” based on a draft text presented by the representative of Bhutan. The final text notes the inadequacy of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as an indicator of the wellbeing of a people in a country, and invites States to elaborate additional measures for incorporating wellbeing into development policies and into the measurement of social and economic development.
The General Assembly agreed that Bhutan would convene a panel discussion on the theme during the upcoming 66th General Assembly. Finally, it requested the UN Secretary-General to present a report on the pursuit of happiness and wellbeing at its 67th session.
Draft Resolution (A/65/L.86 + Add.1)
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