Progress in human development under threat

Opinion January 07, 2009

In spite of the persistent divide between rich and poor countries, new and improved data in UNDP’s Human Development Index for 2008 show a continued upward trend in economic performance, education, health and conflict resolution. The food and financial crises put these gains at risk.

Jakob Simonsen, Director of UNDP Nordic Office.

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