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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 8d

Mexico is way behind countries like Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica Uruguay, Chile and Argentina in terms of social progress and quality of life.

Source: 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index

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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · 15d

The US social progress scorecard is shocking:

www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · 16d

Which of the largest US cities - NYC, LA, Chicago, Houston Or Phoenix - offers the best quality of life:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K8T...

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Ranking America's Big Cities on Quality of Life

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 22d

Nigeria is the country that has improved the most in Water & Sanitation since 2011, according to the 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index.

Explore the full results for 170 countries at www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 26d

Côte d'Ivoire is preparing for its 2025 presidential election with a deployment of 44,000 security forces. This action shows the country's fragile security context.

The AlTi Global 2025 Social Progress Index ranks it 129th out of 170 countries.

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Sécurité en Côte d'Ivoire : entre accalmie fragile et menaces régionales - BBC News Afrique

Après avoir traversé des troubles en 2010-2011 et en 2020, une accalmie fragile s’est installée en Côte d'Ivoire, surtout dans le nord du pays depuis 2021. Mais la situation sécuritaire n’est pas rass...

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 27d

The climate crisis and the disparity between economic and social progress are driving the conversation towards metrics beyond GDP.

@shepleygreen.bsky.social reveals the limitations of the GDP as we urgently need to focus on other metrics. 👇

youtu.be/7SsQdG_jHZs

Beyond GDP: Why GDP Fails Us and What Comes Next for Measuring Progress

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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · 26d

Why all the fuss about #BeyondGDP? An explainer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SsQ...

Beyond GDP: Why GDP Fails Us and What Comes Next for Measuring Progress

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 28d

Which American cities offer the best quality of life?

Places like Folsom, Newton, Centennial, Pleasanton and San Ramon, are exceptionally effective at delivering on the promise of a high quality of life for their residents.

See where they excel 👇

🇺🇸 Register now www.socialprogress.org/us

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 29d

Maryland, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts lead the way in America, but why?

The U.S. Social Progress Map 🇺🇸reveals the areas where they thrive in terms of social progress, useful for decision-makers.

Learn more 👇
www.socialprogress.org/post/discove...

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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Oct 3

Where are the best cities to live in America?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kh6...

Best Cities to Live In America: Top 5 cities in the U.S.

YouTube video by Social Progress Imperative

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · Sep 30

Ready to redefine "best"? 📈 When considering where to thrive, the picture is far more nuanced than just income.

@shepleygreen.bsky.social explores which US states offer the most holistic quality of life, using data from the US Social Progress Map.

Watch now! 📊 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg44...

Top U.S. States in Quality of Life: Best Places to Live In America

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · Sep 25

With planetary boundaries under threat, the responsibility grows: how can we ensure that #social and #environmental data guide action that strengthens people’s wellbeing while safeguarding the planet? @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Johan Rockström discussed how we can use data for impact.

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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Sep 25

Location, location, location - the best places to live in the United States if you care about quality of life:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg44...
#BeyondGDP

Top U.S. States in Quality of Life: Best Places to Live In America

YouTube video by Social Progress Imperative

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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Sep 17

There's a lot of talk about better data for development but have we mastered the art of acting effectively on data when we have it?

My work at @socprogress has shown me the importance of having a 'grammar' to structure and analyse data.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zet...

Data Literacy: How Can We Use Data for Action with Michael Green and Johan Rockström

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · Sep 12

Are you a leader or policymaker struggling to measure the quality of life in your community and create lasting impact? 📊

The challenge isn't just knowing the problems, it's having the right tools to solve them.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPh_...

The Social Progress Index: A measure of quality of life and tool for decision-making

YouTube video by Social Progress Imperative

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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

What does a successful country look like?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksAw...
@socprogress.bsky.social #BeyondGDP

What Does A Successful Country Look Like? [English]

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Prune60 @prune602.bsky.social · May 23

Let’s talk about the Russian Economy!

I want to try give you an overview of some to the choices Russia has in some basic terms, and without pulling out too much reference material, so hopefully it will be easier to comprehend.

(So the opposite of usual, but you know how I love a reference)

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Prune60 @prune602.bsky.social · May 5

‼️ Russian Railways April 2025 Loading Update Thread

Wow

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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Apr 23

#Crimea is #Ukraine

Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Mar 31

Congratulations on #Malta Freedom Day. The AlTi Global #socialprogress index shows that🇲🇹 is strong on inclusivity but needs improvement on water, housing, environment and higher education:
www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Mar 26

On #Bangladesh Independence Day, we see that 🇧🇩 has made solid gains on health and education aspects of #socialprogress but rights, freedoms and environment are lagging:
www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Mar 25

#Greece Indepenence Day is a time to celebate how 🇬🇷 overperforms on #socialprogress. Nutrition, health and higher ed are strong. Work to do on housing and freedoms.
socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Mar 25

On #Belarus Freedom Day, a look at how #socialprogress has steeply declined since 2020.
socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Mar 24

Yesterday was #Pakistan Day. 🇵🇰 has made some gains in #socialprogress since 2011 but has stalled since 2021.
www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
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Michael Green @shepleygreen.bsky.social · Mar 17

Happy #StPatricksDay2025! #Ireland is a #socialprogress success stories - top 10 performer and consistent improver since 2011. Any yet, still challenges in water and housing affordability:
www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
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