What if the true shift in national development lies not in a new metric, but a new mindset? Can inner transformation drive systemic change?

As societies grapple with complex social, environmental, and economic challenges, there is growing interest in models that centre holistic well-being. This session presents a pioneering case study from the Well-being and EESG Alliance (WEGA), exploring how China and Singapore—two nations with distinct histories, cultures, and governance systems—are forging innovative pathways to align national development with both human and planetary flourishing.

Drawing from a three-year research collaboration between TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) and the National University of Singapore, the session offers a comparative perspective on how governance, policy, and societal values influence national well-being outcomes. It introduces a new framework that integrates EESG (Economics, Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles with inner development, positioning both as critical levers for reimagining progress.

At a time when the global community seeks alternatives to GDP as the dominant measure of success, this session provides grounded insights into how governments can design systems rooted in sustainability, dignity, and shared purpose.