COMMENT | Beyond GDP: Promote active mobility over fuel subsidies

COMMENT | At every national budget, the government tries to boost gross domestic product (GDP) by increasing government spending.

But it is time to think beyond GDP. Let’s focus on saving lives, raising health expectancy and promoting the efficient use of resources. Let’s promote sustainable development and reduce car usage by increasing active mobility.

It was heartening to know that the Madani (civil and compassionate) government this year passed the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill to complement the net energy transition roadmap and speed up the transition to renewable energy.

Let’s take this concept of conservation, cost saving and efficiency a step further by promoting active mobility...