Our world is rapidly ageing. By 2050, our planet will be home to twice as many people aged 60 or more than there are today.
HDialogue
26 September 2017 |
Earlier this month I spoke at an event to launch a new book - “Human Development and Global Institutions: Evolution, Impact, Reform” - by Richard Ponzio and Arunabha Ghosh (Routledge, London).
25 September 2017 |
To most people, “development” is best measured by the quantity of change – like gains in average income, life expectancy, or years spent in school.
24 September 2017 |
Mental health issues are a serious concern, and an area that is enormously underrecognized.
15 September 2017 |
This year’s International Day of Democracy calls for more inclusive institutions and civic participation to promote peace and stability.
06 September 2017 |
Throughout history, cities have been the main centres of learning, culture and innovation. It is not surprising that the world's most urban countries tend to be the richest and have the highest human development.
01 August 2017 |
In a recent dialogue, members of civil society and governments explored the practical and political steps to leave no one behind through the experiences of those who are excluded.
25 July 2017 |
Spent time lately working on your long-term financial plan? Thought strategically about your career, the skills you need to learn and the contacts you need to make? No? You are not alone. To procrastinate, even ignoring important life matters, is human nature.
11 July 2017 |
The human development approach has long emphasized the importance of good health as a constitutive element that is both of intrinsic and instrumental value for an individual’s ability to thrive.
07 July 2017 |
Human dignity is inviolable. This principle has not changed since 1948 when it was formulated by the United Nations in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It does not stop at national borders and applies to everyone regardless of age, gender or religion.