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This article by Adj. Prof. Mike Salvaris from RMIT University explores the history of indicator development in measuring progress and its relation to democratic and governance issues. It emphasizes the need to renovate democracy through citizen engagement, citing Australian and Canadian initiatives like the VCIP and Canadian Index of Wellbeing. The article also discusses the OECD's approach to measuring progress in societies and highlights New Zealand's opportunities in this area.
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Progress measurement and democracy Adj Professor Mike Salvaris School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning RMIT University, Melbourne salvaris@optusnet.com.au April 2007
Summary • Brief history of indicator development • Democratic and governance issues • Renovating democracy, engage citizens • Australian work, the VCIP • Canadian Index of Wellbeing • OECD ‘Measuring Progress of Societies’ • New Zealand’s opportunities