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Qualitative Analysis
The Himalayan Consensus principles pertaining to pragmatism and local realities set forth the criterion for the Shambhala Development Indicators. Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ Grameen Bank development indicators significantly contributed to Shambhala’s pragmatic approach, as they incorporate an understanding of locally relevant issues (i.e. a member’s access to tin roof, mosquito nets, and clean water).
The Grameen Bank links social ideology with its creditor-debtor procedures, thereby effectively stimulating sustainable community participation. Shambhala also draws from Bhutan’s nationally adopted Gross National Happiness, which helps distinguish a happy medium between economic development and personal well-being.
In such a manner, Shambhala employs nine qualitative measurement parameters based on the Tibetan regions in order to assess our contribution to sustainable development, with what is understood to be critical components within both concise material and abstract realms. Shambhala evaluates the socio-economic growth of its participants in physical and emotional-spiritual-psychological measures by assessing material gain, skill empowerment, and self-worth within the society.
Qualitative Measurement Parameters
A participant’s socio-economic condition is considered to have improved based on the following nine indicators:
| Tangibles | Skill Sets | Empowerment |
|---|---|---|
| The individual has an increased income. | The individual improves vocational skill sets (i.e. foreign languages, electrical, and construction) | The individual is able to retain traditional customs and lifestyle values. |
| The individual may support the urgent needs of family members (i.e. healthcare, education, and household items). | Skill sets are developed so that the individual may have a career track and brighter future (i.e. costumer service, yoga instruction, and food and beverage management) | The individual finds self-pride in being able to improve the living standards of relatives or community members. |
| The individual can afford to purchase daily functional items to increase living standards (i.e. cell phone, clothing, and hygienic products) and/or place to share into savings. | The individual is interested in his/her work, feels successful with his/her accomplishment, and is motivated for the future | The individual feels connected to his/her culture and part of a community with a place in society, a purpose in life, and an identity. |
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