TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organization and uses of the toolkit UNDP Corporate Policy on HDRs Minimum standards The Human Development Reports Basic human development concepts What’s different about the HDR? Tools Annex: List of HDRs included in the toolkit
CHAPTER 1 CORPORATE PRINCIPLE #1 – NATIONAL OWNERSHIP
Why is national ownership important? How can an HDR process build national ownership? How does national ownership contribute to capacity development? Checklist
CHAPTER 2 CORPORATE PRINCIPLE #2 - PARTICIPATORY AND INCLUSIVE PREPARATION
Why invest in participation? Strategies for continuous, broad-based engagement Identifying the target audience Implications for UNDP’s work Checklist Tools
CHAPTER 3 CORPORATE PRINCIPLE #3 - INDEPENDENCE OF ANALYSIS
What does independence of analysis mean in practical terms? Striking a strategic balance What is the role of the UNDP country office? Some basic strategies to foster independence of analysis HDRs where a plurality of views is difficult Checklist Tools
CHAPTER 4 CORPORATE PRINCIPLE #4 - QUALITY OF ANALYSIS
Policy analysis: at the core of an HDR The conceptual framework: human development - what it is and isn’t How does a human development framework enrich the thematic and sectoral analysis? Qualitative and Quantitative methods of analysis Measurement issues in different national and regional contexts Formulating bold policy options Process issues that contribute to quality analysis Checklist Tools
CHAPTER 5 CORPORATE PRINCIPLE #5 - FLEXIBILITY AND CREATIVITY IN PRESENTATION
Lively and rigorous analysis: the text Compelling visuals: a look at layout and design Beyond the printed page: exploring the Web Checklist Tools
CHAPTER 6 CORPORATE PRINCIPLE #6 - SUSTAINED FOLLOW-UP
Proactive follow-up makes the difference An outreach strategy: advocating the report’s messages A communication strategy: media and launch events Proactive marketing and dissemination Measuring results and impacts Checklist Tools