Jongno-gu Develops Happiness Impact Assessment System and Establishes Basic Happiness Plan

Jongno-gu to Hold Final Presentation of 'Happiness Policy Research Project' at 2 PM on May 2... Sharing Results of Resident Happiness Survey, Analysis, and Happiness Impact Assessment Research Conducted Since Last Year... Plans to Develop Jongno-type Happiness Impact Assessment System and Establish and Implement Basic Happiness Plan

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu will hold the 'Jongno Happiness Policy Series Research Service Final Report Meeting' at 2 p.m. on May 2nd in the district office planning situation room.

This will be a time to share the results of the resident happiness survey, analysis, and happiness impact assessment research conducted since 2021 with staff and to find ways to reflect them in district administration operations.

The 'Jongno Happiness Policy Series' mainly consists of ▲resident happiness survey and analysis ▲happiness impact assessment research ▲establishment of a basic happiness plan, aiming to set resident happiness as the standard and goal of policy.

These projects have been promoted jointly with the Happiness Realization Local Government Council (Standing Chair Jongno-gu), which regards 'resident happiness' as the highest value of district administration, along with the Gross National Happiness Policy Research Institute (Director Jihoon Lee).

Earlier, to assess the current status of the local community and use it as basic data for policy, a resident happiness survey was conducted from November to early December last year targeting about 2,000 residents aged 19 and over. Based on the results, group in-depth interviews (FGI) were also held for vulnerable groups, regions, and sectors regarding happiness. In addition, a happiness impact assessment method, an evaluation system that provides useful information and standards for policy decisions to enhance resident happiness, was developed.

Going forward, efforts will continue to develop the 'Jongno-type Happiness Impact Assessment System,' and a 'Basic Happiness Plan' presenting a mid- to long-term happiness policy vision and goals suitable for local characteristics will also be established and implemented.

Since establishing the nation's first dedicated happiness team in 2015, Jongno-gu has promoted various related projects such as the 'Jongno Happiness Dream Project,' the 'Jongno Well-being Index Rounding Project' since last year, Jongno Happiness School, and the Jongno National Happiness Essay Contest.

A district official said, "This report meeting is about setting the framework to present and realize the direction of Jongno happiness policy," adding, "We will promote substantial projects to create a happy city that residents can feel."

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