It is more than quarter of a century since the first Human Development Report (HDR) introduced a new approach for advancing human development progress. It is basically about expanding the richness of human life, rather than simply the richness of the economy in which human beings live. It is an approach that is focused on people, their opportunities and choices.
One of the striking elements in the human development approach is the fact that it focuses on improving the lives of people lead rather than assuming that economic growth will automatically lead to greater well-being for all.
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