Tshoki Zangmo

Researcher
Tshoki Zangmo 2023

Biography

Tshoki supports the development and analysis of inclusive poverty alleviation and human wellbeing measures, and how best these measures can help make informed policy decisions. Tshoki has more than 15 years of expertise heading the Gross National Happiness Index, which measures progress beyond just GDP and other traditional economic metrics. In UNDP, Tshoki worked for the innovation and strategic foresight unit, designing strategies to investigate new trends and potential issues that could impact the global development landscape. 

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  • Education

    BA degree in Science, Delhi University, India 
    Masters degree in Applied Statistics, Australian National University, Canberra
    Post graduate diploma in public administration

  • Research interests

    Multidimensional poverty measures; Gross National Happiness measures; Vulnerability measures; Policy research; strategic foresight

  • Selected publications

    Books:

    Zangmo, T., Lham, T. (2022). Bhutan Workforce Futures Stepping Stones to Industrial Strategic Propositions for the Agriculture, Creative and Digital Sectors. United Nations Development Programme Bhutan. Available on www.undp.bt 

    Zangmo, T., Wangdi, K. (2021) Trial Experiment on Digital Service Evaluation Tool. United Nations Development Programme Bhutan. Available on www.undp.bt 

    Wangdi, K., Zangmo, T., and Phuntsho, J. (2018) GNH Certification. Centre of Bhutan Studies and GNH Research, Royal Government of Bhutan. Available on www.grossnationalhappiness.com.

    Zangmo, T., Wangdi, K., and Phuntsho, J. (2017) Proposed GNH of Business. Centre of Bhutan Studies and GNH Research, Royal Government of Bhutan. Available on www.grossnationalhappiness.com.

    Ura, K., Alkire, S., Zangmo, T., and Wangdi, K. (2015) Provisional analysis of 2015 GNH Index. Centre of Bhutan Studies and GNH Research, Royal Government of Bhutan. Available on www.grossnationalhappiness.com.

    Ura, K., Alkire, S., Zangmo, T., and Wangdi, K. (2015). A Compass towards Just and Harmonious Society: 2015 GNH Survey Report. Centre of Bhutan Studies and GNH Research, Royal Government of Bhutan. Available on www.grossnationalhappiness.com.

    Ura, K., Alkire, S., and Zangmo, T. (2012. GNH and the GNH Index: A Short Guide to Gross National Happiness Index, with Karma Ura and Tshoki Zangmo. Centre for Bhutan Studies Publication. 2012.

    Ura, K., Alkire, S., and Zangmo, T. (2012). GNH and GNH Index. The Centre for Bhutan Studies.

    Ura, K., Alkire, S., Zangmo, T., and Wangdi, K. (2012). An Extensive Analysis of GNH Index. Centre of Bhutan Studies.