Policy brief : wellbeing policy - some insights for Malta

Abstract

The last two decades have seen considerable interest among policy makers on the measurement of wellbeing. This has been increasingly complemented by efforts in the field by supranational institutions and various countries to publish metrics of wellbeing. Efforts in policy-making have now started to move beyond measurement: various countries have committed to long-term economic visions that focus on wellbeing. Institutions such as the United Nations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the European Union among many others have made headway in promoting policy visions and toolkits for progress on wellbeing. [excerpt]