The following is a set of practical references and tips to help in the preparation of Human Development Reports.
 

 
I.1: Review Matrix for HDR assessment
2.1: Facilitating and managing consultative processes
2.2: Policy mapping to identify target audience(s)
2.3: Effective questioning to facilitate discussion
2.4: Brainstorming
2.5: Using email lists and networks to work together
2.6: Additional readings
3.1: Alliance building
3.2: Negotiation techniques for positive relationships
3.3: Assertiveness strategies
3.4: Leadership that fosters teamwork
4.1: Five key elements of development planning
4.2: Household surveys - what information do they provide?
4.3: MDGRs and HDRs - avoiding duplication, achieving synergy
4.4: Technical note from the 2003 global HDR
4.5a: Perspectives for assessing progress - the deprivation perspective
4.5b: Perspectives for assessing progress – the inequality perspective
4.5c: Measuring progress over time – three methods
4.6a: General references
4.6b: References on human development
4.6c: References on policy analysis
4.6d: References on human development measurement
5.1: UNDP standards for publications
5.2: English language writing tips
5.3: UN multilingual terminology database
5.4: Standard proofreading symbols
5.5: Reference software
5.6: Visual creativity in presenting policy messages
5.7: Making a point with geographic information
6.1: Policy mapping – developing outreach objectives from an understanding of your audiences
6.2: Tips on maximizing the impact of messages
6.3: Getting your message across with Power Point
6.4: Sample dissemination plan from Laos
6.5: Sample press release from Thailand
6.6: Measuring the impact of HDRs in Chile
6.7: Additional readings