It’s been 25 years since the first UNDP Human Development Report affirmed that income growth alone does not improve human wellbeing. How can the human-development approach be used to help policymakers tackle today's complex global challenges?
The Future of Human Development
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From War to Work
From War to Work
Jun 9, 2016 Frances Stewart debunks the conventional wisdom that job creation prevents violent conflict.
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Living Free and Equal
Living Free and Equal
Apr 5, 2016 Rebeca Grynspan calls for redistributive policies to enable countries to reduce poverty and inequality.
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Learning Without Theory
Learning Without Theory
Mar 30, 2016 Ricardo Hausmann says that when it comes to economic growth and development, we should not confuse "what" and "how."
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From Child Slavery to Freedom
From Child Slavery to Freedom
Jan 21, 2016 Kailash Satyarthi explains why 5.5 million kids remain in servitude – and what must be done to end the practice.
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Education in an Uncertain World
Education in an Uncertain World
Dec 16, 2015 Andreas Schleicher considers the skills that today's graduates need to cope with rapid technological change.
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The Evolution of Work
The Evolution of Work
Dec 9, 2015 Dani Rodrik explains why the outlook is mixed for labor in developing countries.
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