8.4 human development

what is human development?

creating an environment in which people can develop to their full potential and lead productive, creative lives according to their needs and interests

elements of human development

develop to their full potential, lead productive lives, participate in the community, expand choices, enhance capabilities, access to knowledge, lead long and healthy lives, decent standard of living

what is the human development index?

a tool developed by the United Nations to measure and rank countries levels of social and economic development. It provides a single statistic based on three dimensions and four indicators

what are the dimensions of HDI?

a long and healthy life, knowledge, decent standard of living

what are the indicators of HDI?

life expectancy at birth, mean year of schooling, expected years of schooling, Gross national income/capita

advantages of HDI

average income reflects the ability to access the resources required for a decent standard of living, it makes comparison easier

disadvantages of the HDI

based on averages so is not always reliable at measuring human development, does not provide an indication of the inequalities that exist within countries