Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the former King of Bhutan, is renowned for introducing the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) in 1972, which prioritizes the well-being of citizens over economic growth metrics like Gross Domestic Product (GDP). His innovative vision aimed to reshape development paradigms by emphasizing spiritual, cultural, and environmental dimensions of happiness, setting Bhutan apart as a beacon of holistic progress.
Born on Nov 21, 1980 (44 years old)
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Vietnam:
Jigme Singye Wangchuck introduced the concept of Gross National Happiness in Bhutan.
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Liechtenstein:
Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the youngest king in the world at the time, recognized that GDP did not reflect the true reality of human and social progress.
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