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Panel Discussion | 11 Apr 2013

From Per Capita to Pro Capita: Launch of the Social Progress Imperative

by Michael E. Porter, Michael Green, Heather Hancock, Judith Rodin, Madhav Chavan and Ngaire Woods

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Abstract

What is a successful country? The global debate about development has, for decades, been focused on a single, economic measure of success: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Per Capita. But this tells us little about the real wellbeing of a nation or its sustainability. What if a nation's success is also measured against actionable social and environmental factors? How would this change the way that business, government and civil society leaders prioritize and tackle social issues? The Skoll World Forum is host to the launch of a major new initiative, the Social Progress Imperative. Watch this session to understand implications and opportunities for your own work.

Keywords: social progress index; Country; Measurement and Metrics; Social Issues;

Language: English Format: Video View Now

Citation:

Porter, Michael E., Michael Green, Heather Hancock, Judith Rodin, Madhav Chavan, and Ngaire Woods. "From Per Capita to Pro Capita: Launch of the Social Progress Imperative." Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship, Skoll Foundation, United Kingdom, April 11, 2013.

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