Social Progress Imperative

26/05/2026

Sometimes, indexes are viewed as mere rankings designed to expose failure. But the true purpose of the Social Progress Index is to equip decision-makers with data and tools to understand the communities they serve, optimize resources, invest, and promote sustainable and inclusive growth.

Vanessa Mohme, sustainable development expert and journalist for La República, perfectly captured this distinction:

“The gap between what the State invests and what citizens actually receive is precisely where the Social Progress Index operates as a governance tool, not as a denunciation mechanism, but as a system of accountability.

A government that incorporates the Social Progress Index into its planning doesn't need to create new programs; it needs to honestly evaluate which existing programs are creating real impact and redirect resources toward those that are working.”

Data-driven decision-making isn't about doing more, it's about doing what is really needed and proven.

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22/05/2026

Beyond GDP in Paraguay! A quick look into Paraguay's progress, written by Última Hora.

The chart compares Latin American countries using the Social Progress Index, the Human Development Index and the Prosperity Index.

Read now:
https://www.ultimahora.com/mas-alla-del-pib-y-de-la-pobreza-monetaria-el-bienestar

21/05/2026

"Our economies should work for the fulfillment of all people's rights: economic, social, and human. These obligations should guide global economic governance, putting participation, justice, equality, and non-discrimination at the heart of the financial architecture in all countries" says economist Frans Camilleri in his recent article in the Malta Independent.

He questions what type of economy and society we should follow and takes Malta as an example.

The 2026 Global Social Progress Index reveals that Malta ranks 27 out of 171 countries with a score of 83.3 out of 100. He states that Malta is well-positioned to develop an economy that prioritizes people over profit.

Read the full article at:

The richest five men in the world have doubled their fortunes over the last five years, while close to five billion people have become poorer.  A couple of weeks ago, the Central Bank of Malta

14/05/2026

There's controversy around Nigeria, but today, we want to give a shoutout to the social issues it is improving. Michael Green helps us analyze how the country is performing in Water and Sanitation, Education, Environmental Quality, Safety and Nutrition and Medical Care. He also highlights the biggest threats to Nigeria's future.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/ro84Wcz1xvc

All the data is available at https://www.socialprogress.org/social-progress-index

13/05/2026

Our latest research using the EU Regional Social Progress Index, developed by the European Commission, suggests that five regions across the European Union are punching far above their economic weight.

You might (or might not) be surprised that these are located in Portugal, Spain, Poland, Greece, and Ireland.

12/05/2026

Why are the United States, the UK, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia struggling in terms of social progress since 2011?

Michael Green analyzes some of the issues covering safety, health, education and more.

Full video at https://youtu.be/puIQfCDoAkc

11/05/2026

Northern Portugal 🇵🇹 / Porto
Extremadura in Spain 🇪🇸
Podlaskie in Poland 🇵🇱
North Aegean islands of Greece 🇬🇷
Northern and Western Ireland 🇮🇪

Are the hidden gems for quality of life according to the European Commission's Social Progress Index. Why?

Living in a wealthy capital city gives you the best quality of life? Not necessarily. While Northern Europe consistently tops the Social Progress Index ranki...

08/05/2026

The U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K and Ireland are facing some challenges in their quality of life according to the latest results of the 2026 Global Social Progress Index.

Watch the full analysis at https://youtu.be/puIQfCDoAkc

07/05/2026

These English-speaking countries are facing a major housing crisis.
Watch the full video at https://youtu.be/puIQfCDoAkc

06/05/2026

China: The greatest development story ever told?

We analyze China's progress since 1990 and compare it with India and Indonesia to see who is transforming their economic gains into better lives for their citizens.

Watch now! https://youtu.be/j4NOTQfxHRE

04/05/2026

Should we copy China? Well, China is losing so much potential progress compared to its neighbors like India. Here's why.

See more at https://youtu.be/j4NOTQfxHRE