Human Development Report

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The Human Development Report is an independent publication commissioned by the UN Development Programme (UNDP). The reports, published annually since 1990, contain thought provoking analyses of major issues, updated Human Development Indicators that compare the relative levels of human development of over 160 countries, and agendas to help transform development priorities. The series advocate a shift in the development debate away from a sole concern with economic growth (which is only a means – although a very important one – to serve human ends) toward a balanced concern for equity, sustainability, productivity and empowerment. The Report’s signature trademark, the Human Development Index (HDI), serves as a successful alternative to GNP as a measure of development. Information about the Reports, including the full texts for recent issues, is available at www.undp.org

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Report Titles:

2007	Fighting Climate Change: Human Solidarity in a Divided World
2006	Beyond Scarcity: Power, Poverty and the Global Water Crisis
2005	International cooperation at a crossroads: Aid, trade and security in an unequal world
2004	Cultural Liberty in Today's Diverse World
2003	Millennium Development Goals: A compact among nations to end human poverty
2002	Deepening Democracy in a Fragmented World: A governance agenda for a new era
2001	Making New Technologies Work for Human Development
2000	Human Rights and Human Development
1999	Globalization with a Human Face
1998	Consumption for Human Development
1997	Human Development to Eradicate Poverty
1996	Economic Growth and Human Development
1995	Gender and Human Development
1994	New Dimensions of Human Security
1993	People's Participation
1992	Global Dimensions of Human Development
1991	Financing Human Development
1990	Concept and Measurement of human development (The first Report)

Related Assessment Documents by UNA-Canada

2003

Seminar: Assessing the 2003 UNDP Human Development Report On Wednesday, 19 November 2003, the United Nations Association in Canada hosted a day-long public seminar on the 2003 UNDP Human Development Report. The Final Report (pdf) summarizes the proceedings of the seminar. Public Statement: We've Got It Good - The 2003 UNDP Human Development Report

2002

Seminar: Assessing the 2002 UNDP Human Development Report On Thursday, 19 September 2002, the United Nations Association in Canada and Rights and Democracy co-hosted a day-long public seminar on the 2002 UNDP Human Development Report "Deepening democracy in a fragmented world: A governance agenda for a new era". The Final Report (pdf) summarizes the proceedings of the seminar, with the intent of provoking policy recommendations and identifying areas for further research and deliberation. Public Statement: Stop Whinging Canada - The 2002 UNDP Human Development Report