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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 1d

The Second World Summit for Social Development is capturing what social progress means to people🌍

As part of this global conversation, we offer a definition that has served our actionable framework for decades.

Submit your views at social.desa.un.org/world-summit...

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 1d

Indonesia, China, and South Korea showed the greatest social progress improvement since 1990 when comparing the largest 20 economies.

Conversely, the United States recorded the least improvement. 📉

Data from the Time Series Social Progress Index: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 2d

Interested to learn how to integrate the Social Progress Index in your work? Contact us! 🌎 www.socialprogress.org/contact

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Learn more about Level 1 indicators from the IDB Group’s CRF. These indicators allow the IDB Group to track the evolution of the region on key aspects of its development.

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 2d

They integrate the Index as an indicator of "social inclusion and equality" for their region’s progress analysis with regard to the strategic priorities of the IDB Group for 2023-2030.

💡 Find out more: crf.iadb.org/en/2020-2023...

Level 1 Regional Context

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 2d

The Inter-American Development Bank, the main source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean, is using the Social Progress Index in its corporate strategy. @the_IDB

Here is what they are doing... 🤔

First of its kind measure of the social progress impact of climate change. By Measuring CO2 emissions per capita, material consumption per capita, and biodiversity, we see that the countries that perf...

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 5d

🌿 Just Transition Score: First of its kind measure of the social progress impact of climate change. www.socialprogress.org/just-transit...

Just Transition Score

Social Progress Index Time Series

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 5d

📈 Time Series Social Progress Index: Study trends from 1990 to 2020 across dozens of social indicators globally, perfect for long-term research and historical analysis. www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

Measuring social progress from 1990 to 2020 across 170 countries. The Social Progress Index Time Series is the most expansive review of social progress ever undertaken. It measures the social outcomes...

The US Social Progress Map

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 5d

🇺🇸 U.S. Social Progress Map: Analyze social progress data at the state, city, and neighborhood levels, covering all 50 states, 500 cities, and over 32,000 neighborhoods. www.socialprogress.org/us

The US Social Progress Map is a data insight tool offering a comprehensive analysis of social and environmental performance across the United States for the 50 states, the 500 largest cities and its 3...

Global Social Progress Index

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 5d

🌍 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index: Explore comparable social outcome data for 170+ countries and regions across key dimensions, components and indicators. www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

The AlTi Global Social Progress Index is distinct in its comprehensive approach and rigorous assessment of the wellbeing of a society. By focusing only on the non-economic aspects of social performanc...

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 5d

Elevate your decision-making with the full power of social progress data! 🌎 Our Social Progress Premium Tools unlock insights across all levels in areas like safety, health, rights & more.

They help data & non-data experts make evidence-based decisions. www.socialprogress.org/premium-tools

Global Social Progress Index

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 6d

Learn how the Social Progress Index 📊 provides the clear data governments and businesses need to strategically protect and advance foundational quality of life standards. www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

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The AlTi Global Social Progress Index is distinct in its comprehensive approach and rigorous assessment of the wellbeing of a society. By focusing only on the non-economic aspects of social performanc...

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 6d

Progress is never guaranteed. 🚨

That lesson holds true even for top-tier economies. Sustaining a high quality of life requires continuous effort from all nations.

Source: Social Progress Index
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 7d

The Social Progress Index challenges us to rethink what success and opportunity mean.

The Index can help ensure that policies, investments & strategies are sustainable & inclusive for all. www.socialprogress.org/mission

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

www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

A new report highlights the staggering truth about wage inequality in Australia. Here’s what we need to do better | Nicki Hutley

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 9d

If we analyze only developed countries that have full democracies and a high score on social progress (85+ out of 100) we get countries like Australia, Canada, Spain, the UK, Iceland & more.

What other components matter to achieve stability in a country?
www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 9d

"Correlation isn't causation, but by every conceivable metric to measure the well-being of a population, those living in democracies do better every time. 📊 - Carrick Ryan, SPI community follower.

Explore the Social Progress Index results in detail:
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

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

Australia is almost two decades away from equal pay, but...

✅ It ranks 12/170 countries on social progress.
📉Yet, on several individual measures, they rank poorly considering their overall wealth.

@theguardian.com analyzes the inequalities in Australia 🇦🇺

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This is a lucky country for many, with enviable living standards. But our wealth is not shared equally

www.theguardian.com

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 14d

Let's rank the top five big cities in America based on quality of life: Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Which one do you think is the winner? 🏆

Register now at the U.S. Social Progress Map to see how your city performs: www.socialprogress.org/us

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 14d

Eswatini leads global improvement in Essential Health Services, with a score gain of 35.07 points since 2011.

Eswatini ranks 62nd out of 170 countries on the AlTi Global Social Progress Index.

Explore the scores of the other countries at www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 14d

⭐ SPI Community Insights! Credits to: UNDP chart & report at www.undp.org/asia-pacific... with data of the Global Social Progress Index www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

Disruption, Diversification and Divergence: Adapting Development Strategy to a Shifting Trade Landscape in Asia and the Pacific

A new UNDP report titled “Disruption, Diversification, and Divergence: Adapting Development Strategy to a Shifting Trade Landscape in Asia and the Pacific” warns that Asia-Pacific countries are…

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Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 14d

Trade turbulence is knocking Asia-Pacific off its development path, warns a new UNDP report. ⬆️ tariffs & 🌏 uncertainty are major threats.

📊Over 60% of the region's countries are already stagnating or sliding backwards (Social Progress Index).

www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

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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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Ranking America's Big Cities on Quality of Life

Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 15d

Unlock full access to social progress data to inform evidence-based policies and drive strategic resource allocation.

Available for 170 countries (2011 to 2024). We measure education, health, environmental quality, rights, opportunity and more!

www.socialprogress.org/premium-tools

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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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