The Human Development Index (HDI) is a tool to measure human prosperity. Learn how it works, as well as the criticisms and limitations of how it is used.

The 2025 United Nations (UN) Human Development Report published earlier this month reveals an unprecedented slowdown on the Human Development Indices (HDI) in all regions of the world, along with ...

The Poverty, Inequality and Human Development team conducts research across a wide range of topics that broadly covers issues related to improving the wellbeing of people, particularly less well-off ...

Human settlements are the foundation of human existence, shaping how we live, work, and connect with each other and the environment. From the earliest tribal encampments to the bustling metropolises ...