What Are the Criticisms of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a tool to measure human prosperity. Learn how it works, as well as the criticisms and ...
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UN reports slowing human development and growing inequality, promoting AI as a solution

The 2025 United Nations (UN) Human Development Report published earlier this month reveals an unprecedented slowdown on the Human Development Indices (HDI) in all regions of the world, along with ...
World Bank

Sierra Leone Records Progress in Human Capital Development - But Requires Sustained Investments to Drive Economic Growth and Reduce Poverty

FREETOWN, March 25, 2024 – Sierra Leone has made commendable strides in improving human capital development with the government demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing the well-being and ...
World Bank

Countries That Bolster and Protect Their Human Capital Will Better Withstand Future Economic Shocks

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023—Countries that protect their population’s education, health, knowledge, and skills – that is, their human capital - now and during future shocks will emerge with lower levels ...
Forbes

The Human Development Index, Longevity And You

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Making wealth creation easy, accessible and transparent. The Human Development Index evaluates individual human development in ...