New Global Quality of Life Index places well-being at the heart of city planning

The Quality of Life Initiative has unveiled a beta version of its new innovative measurement tool and platform, the Quality of Life Index, during the Quality of Life Conference held in Cairo 2-3 November. Taking place during Cairo Urban Week and ahead of the 12 th Session of the World Urban Forum, the two-day event marks the culmination of two years of efforts to advance thinking on quality of life in cities, develop meaningful metrics and explore applicability of its knowledge and tools.