Tag Archives: Human Development Index

November 5, 2010

Weekend Reading 5/11/2010

1. 2010 Human Development Report, The Real Wealth Of Nations: Pathways To Human Development. The annual United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report on human development was released this week. Celebrated economist Amartya Sen provides input, the 236 annal retrospectively analyses development … Continue reading →

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August 6, 2010

Links for Weekend 6/8/2010

1) The Human Development Index (HDI), a staple measurement of poverty since 1990, faces a stiff challenge by the new Multidimensional Poverty Index (MDI) developed by Oxford University. Whilst the creator of the index (Sabina Alkire) will offer up a stern defence … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2010

The Rise of Libya in African, European and Global Affairs.

Libya and the name Muammar Gaddafi were once terms associated with despotism, terrorism, international intransigence and pariah activity. In 2010, those terms for some may still hold, but both now wield an ever increasing influence, not only in Africa, but … Continue reading →

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