A learning community of scholars

Advancing the Science and Practice of Human Wellbeing and Prosperity to Redefine Progress for the 21st Century.

Our backgroundWhere we've been

“Fundamentally, economics, politics and societal planning were all invented for progressing communal happiness and prosperity. It’s time we go back to the basics.”

Micael Dahlen, Professor in Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness at the Stockholm School of Economics

Who We Are

A learning community of scholars with a shared interest in wellbeing and welfare.

Our disciplines span across economics, psychology, public health, big data, design sciences and public administration.

We come from Sweden, Bhutan, Norway, UK, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, and Japan.

What We Genuinely Care About

Progressing communal wellbeing and prosperity.

Learning from, with, and for the places we visit and collaborate with.

What We Do

  • We share perspectives and ideate together.
  • We do research together as a community.
  • We visit places to learn and to help.

Bhutan 2025

Impressions from the inaugural forum

The Thimphu valley under a blue sky, forested mountains on every sideForum scholars walking uphill past rows of prayer flagsThe Forum group gathered in front of a Bhutanese dzongScholars sharing a traditional Bhutanese dinner at a low wooden table