All posts by "lucylonnqvist"

I want to use my platform and voice as a young Australian to catalyse positive change across the globe by spreading articles on topics that revolve around international affairs. I'm an aspiring Diplomat and I want to further deepen my understanding of global affairs by writing for the Young Diplomats. I have a passion for increasing the level of wellbeing in various countries. I am determined to do anything within my power to speak up and advocate for improving health and wellbeing across the world. Last year I placed first across Australia for the national 'My First Speech' Competition, in which I talked about measuring a country's success in terms of wellbeing rather than GDP. On this trip I fell in love with the idea of government advocacy and using policies to protect the rights of people and dictate the outcome of Australia’s wellbeing. I used this opportunity further develop my connections with policy makers in the hope to one day stimulate action on the topic improving wellbeing amongst Australians.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is seen as the most important measurement of a country’s overall success. However, my argument today is that it is time for that to change. What ...