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.
HDialogue
06 September 2017 |
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.
03 July 2017 |
How did you get into studying how individuals make decisions or choices? Was this a rational decision?
27 June 2017 |
In Colombia we are more determined than ever to end the longest running and only remaining internal armed conflict in the Americas.
20 June 2017 |
"We the peoples…" are the opening words of the UN Charter and UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has reiterated calls for people-centered development. But what do we actually mean by putting people at the center of development?
08 June 2017 |
Today is World Oceans Day. What better day to reflect on the role our seas have on human development?
05 June 2017 |
What will be the nature of work in future? This million-dollar question is being discussed in cafes, schools and work places around the world right now.