Panel Examines Need for New Indicators of Progress

Brdo pri Kranju, 29 November - Although GDP growth alone is not a sufficient measurement to gauge countries' progress or prosperity, it cannot be replaced by new indicators, Monday's panel at Brdo pri Kranju showed. The participants included President Danilo Tuerk and OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria.

Brdo pri Kranju OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria (right) and President Danilo Tuerk meet ahead of the round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare Photo: Tamilo Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria (right) and President Danilo Tuerk meet ahead of the round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare
Photo: Tamilo Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Labour Minister Ivan Svetlik speaks at a round table on recording and use of data on social progress and people's well-being Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Labour Minister Ivan Svetlik speaks at a round table on recording and use of data on social progress and people's well-being
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria (left) and President Danilo Tuerk participate at a round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria (left) and President Danilo Tuerk participate at a round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju President Danilo Tuerk speaks at a round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
President Danilo Tuerk speaks at a round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria speaks at a round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria speaks at a round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria (right) and President Danilo Tuerk meet ahead of the round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare Photo: Tamilo Petelinsek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria (right) and President Danilo Tuerk meet ahead of the round table on recording and use of data on social progress and welfare
Photo: Tamilo Petelinsek/STA

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