World View with Marites Vitug: Decoding the secret to Finland’s happiness

MANILA, Philippines – Finland has consistently been ranked as the happiest country in the world.

This is based on how people in Finland often report feeling satisfied with their lives. It is also linked to things like trust in government and access to basic services such as healthcare and education.

On Friday, April 24, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug sits down with Ambassador of Finland to the Philippines Saija Nurminen to break down the Nordic country’s sustained top ranking in global happiness reports.

What are the the social and policy factors behind its high quality of life? What lessons other countries can draw from Finland’s experience?

Catch the interview on Friday at 6 pm! – Rappler.com

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