BHUTAN, 2025 - HPF FIRST EVENT IN LONG TERM COLLABORATION

The first edition of the Happy Progress Forum (HPF) was arranged in Bhutan September 25-26 in 2025. The two Forum days focused on how to jointly promote and progress happiness and economic growth and was also a manifestation of the long-term collaboration between RIGSS, Center for Bhutan Studies (CBS) and CWWH. Some of the most esteemed researchers in the world in various fields came together and the purpose was to test the format, network, make content and ambassadors, and initiate joint projects. The goal was to make the event an annual, growing session with activities and discussions that go well outside of the participating researchers and organizations.