Human Development

Human development

Creating an environment in which people can participate in decisions affecting their lives, expand knowledge and choices, and lead productive and healthy lives.

Economic characteristics of high-income countries

Wide range of industries, opportunities for global trade, high average incomes, and lower levels of poverty.

Environmental characteristics of high-income countries

Food security, adequate housing, infrastructure, access to safe water, sanitation, and high levels of CO2 emissions.

Social characteristics of high-income countries

High levels of employment, education, access to technology, and developed health systems.

Economic sustainability

Ensuring average incomes in all countries are adequate to sustain a decent standard of living and rise with inflation.

Social sustainability

Creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens and can be maintained indefinitely.

Environmental sustainability

Ensuring the natural environment is used in a way that preserves resources for the future.

Economic sustainability factors

Innovation, diversity of industries, employment, economic growth, and trade.

Social sustainability factors

Elimination of poverty, gender equality, decent working conditions, promotion of legal rights, and peace.

Environmental sustainability factors

Biodiversity, management of natural resources, waste removal, pollution control, and climate change.