Amanda Janoo on the Wellbeing Economy Alliance
Description
"In this episode, we speak with Amanda Janoo, Economics and Policy Lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll)—a global network of changemakers working to transform our economic systems. Janoo introduces WEAll’s core mission: to prioritize the wellbeing of people and the planet over traditional, GDP-centered models of growth. She outlines how rethinking economic frameworks and embracing participatory, goal-driven policy design can pave the way for more just, sustainable, and resilient economies. The conversation explores the meaning and importance of a “wellbeing economy,” the shortcomings of conventional growth metrics, and the potential of collaborative policymaking to shape a more equitable future. This episode is hosted by Hagen Schulz-Forberg and James Quilligan from the Center for New Critical Politics and Governance at Aarhus University."
Speaker Bio
"Amanda Janoo is an economist, and systems change expert dedicated to building just and sustainable economies through participatory democracy. As the Economics & Policy Lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll), she works with governments, civil society, and international organizations to redefine progress and advance economic strategies that prioritize human and ecological flourishing over endless growth. Prior to joining WEAll, Amanda worked as an industrial policy and structural transformation expert for UNIDO, the African Development Bank, and GIZ. She is currently a Family Economic Security Fellow with New America and focused on accelerating the economic systems change movement in the US to combat the rise of fascism. A Fulbright Scholar and Graduate of Cambridge University, Amanda is known for making complex economic ideas accessible and inspiring. She heralds from the Green Mountain State of Vermont and brings both technical expertise and visionary thinking to conversations about the future of our economies."
More information
Excerpts via our entry on the Wellbeing Economy Alliance