Human Development Index (HDI) and Sustainable Development

Human Development Index (HDI)

• A composite index that measures the well-being of a country by combining three dimensions:
  • Life Expectancy (Longevity)
  • Education (Knowledge)
  • Income (Standard of Living)
• Ranges from 0 to 1, with higher values indicating better human development

Sustainable Development

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
• Involves balancing economic, social, and environmental factors
• Aims to promote economic growth while protecting the environment and ensuring social justice

Developmental Challenges

• Poverty and Inequality
• Unemployment and Underemployment
• Access to Education and Healthcare
• Environmental Degradation
• Corruption and Governance Issues

Economic Development

• Increase in the production of goods and services in a country
• Measured by the increase in GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
• Aims to improve the standard of living of citizens
• Involves investment in infrastructure, human capital, and technology

Per Capita Income

• Average income of a person in a country
• Calculated by dividing the total national income by the total population
• Used to measure the standard of living of a country

Human Development Report (HDR)

• Published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• Provides data and analysis on human development across countries
• Ranks countries based on their HDI scores

Average Income

• The total income of a country divided by its population
• Used to measure the overall economic well-being of a country
• Can be influenced by factors such as income inequality and economic growth

Human Development Index (HDI)

• Combines three dimensions: Life Expectancy, Education, and Income to measure a country's well-being
• Ranges from 0 to 1, with higher values indicating better human development

Sustainable Development

• Balances economic, social, and environmental factors to meet present needs without compromising future generations
• Aims to promote economic growth while protecting the environment and ensuring social justice

Developmental Challenges

• Poverty and inequality hinder economic growth and social justice
• Unemployment and underemployment affect the standard of living
• Limited access to education and healthcare negatively impacts human development
• Environmental degradation threatens the well-being of future generations
• Corruption and governance issues undermine social and economic development

Economic Development

• Increases in the production of goods and services improve the standard of living
• Measured by the increase in GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
• Involves investment in infrastructure, human capital, and technology to drive growth

Per Capita Income

• Average income of a person in a country, calculated by dividing total national income by total population
• Measures the standard of living of a country
• Influenced by income inequality and economic growth

Human Development Report (HDR)

• Published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• Provides data and analysis on human development across countries
• Ranks countries based on their HDI scores, providing a global comparison

Average Income

• Total income of a country divided by its population
• Measures the overall economic well-being of a country
• Influenced by factors such as income inequality and economic growth