Using the SSI

I’m afraid the tour took a bit more than just 15 minutes. Nevertheless, I really appreciated it, Peter. You have been a wonderful guide. If I am permitted, I have just one more question. What can you do with the SSI? Or what can we do with it?

Just speaking for myself, I use the SSI as an interesting source of information and inspiration, as far as sustainability is concerned. If I want to know something about a particular country, or a region or whatever, I have a look at the SSI data. Or if I want to know how rich countries are performing, compared to poor countries, I can retrieve that information from the data. And since already three editions of the SSI are available, you can start making comparisons over time. Have a look at the previous editions of the SSI, if you wish to see the developments over time. Just a sideline: Australia’s score is in decline. In 2006 the overall SSI-score was 6.4, in 2008 it was 6.3 and in 2010 it went further down to 6.2.

Others may use the SSI in quite a different way, depending on their role and position in society, and of course depending on their interest, time and ambitions. If you are a politician, you will use the SSI in a different way than if you are a scientist or a student or an interested citizen like me, or a business woman or man. Read more.

Well, this is our last stop. We all have to exit the bus. I hope you have enjoyed the tour. I thank you very much for your interest and for your good questions. You have been an excellent group.

And should you have any further question, please send an email to the Sustainable Society Foundation.

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