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Exploring the factors behind the happiness of Nordic countries

Exploring the factors behind the happiness of Nordic countries

Nordic countries have consistently ranked as the happiest in the world. The factors contributing to their happiness include social welfare systems, gender equality, trust in institutions, work-life balance, and a sense of community. In these countries, people enjoy shorter workweeks and more vacation time, and there is a focus on nature and outdoor activities. Nordic countries also prioritize social connections, with strong family bonds and a sense of community contributing to people's overall happiness.

One key factor in Nordic happiness is their social welfare systems. These countries prioritize programs that help citizens, such as universal healthcare, high-quality education, and parental leave. This leads to a more equitable society, where everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.

Another important aspect of Nordic happiness is work-life balance. These countries prioritize shorter workweeks and more vacation time, allowing citizens to focus on their personal lives and pursue hobbies and other interests. This balance contributes to people's overall happiness and well-being.

The Nordic approach to gender equality is also a factor in their high happiness rankings. These countries prioritize policies that promote equal pay, parental leave, and representation in politics and business. This leads to more equitable societies where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Finally, Nordic countries prioritize nature and outdoor activities, even in cities. This focus on nature contributes to people's overall happiness and well-being, as spending time in green spaces has been shown to reduce stress and improve mental health.

By learning from the Nordic model, other countries can work towards creating happier and healthier societies. Prioritizing social welfare programs, investing in education and healthcare, promoting gender equality, and focusing on nature and outdoor activities are all ways that countries can learn from the Nordic approach to happiness. Ultimately, a happier population leads to a more productive and prosperous society, and the Nordic countries provide a model for achieving this goal.

Akhyari Hananto

I began my career in the banking industry in 1997, and stayed approx 6 years in it. This industry boost his knowledge about the economic condition in Indonesia, both macro and micro, and how to More understand it. My banking career continued in Yogyakarta when I joined in a program funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB),as the coordinator for a program aimed to help improve the quality of learning and teaching process in private universities in Yogyakarta. When the earthquake stroke Yogyakarta, I chose to join an international NGO working in the area of ?disaster response and management, which allows me to help rebuild the city, as well as other disaster-stricken area in Indonesia. I went on to become the coordinator for emergency response in the Asia Pacific region. Then I was assigned for 1 year in Cambodia, as a country coordinator mostly to deliver developmental programs (water and sanitation, education, livelihood). In 2009, he continued his career as a protocol and HR officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, and two years later I joined the Political and Economic Section until now, where i have to deal with extensive range of people and government officials, as well as private and government institution troughout eastern Indonesia. I am the founder and Editor-in-Chief in Good News From Indonesia (GNFI), a growing and influential social media movement, and was selected as one of The Most Influential Netizen 2011 by The Marketeers magazine. I also wrote a book on "Fundamentals of Disaster Management in 2007"?, "Good News From Indonesia : Beragam Prestasi Anak Bangsa di dunia"? which was luanched in August 2013, and "Indonesia Bersyukur"? which is launched in Sept 2013. In 2014, 3 books were released in which i was one of the writer; "Indonesia Pelangi Dunia"?, "Indonesia The Untold Stories"? and "Growing! Meretas Jalan Kejayaan" I give lectures to students in lectures nationwide, sharing on full range of issues, from economy, to diplomacy Less
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