This publication notes that the most effective policies for supporting human development and reducing vulnerabilities are those that incorporate principles of universalism, by placing people at the centre of policy. Responding to life cycle and structural vulnerabilities through social investments and policy interventions deliver long-term benefits - by reducing vulnerabilities at critical life phases and mitigating structural disadvantage faced by discriminated groups in society. Yet, the emerging challenges and risks posed by vulnerability given the backdrop of globalisation require a concerted approach - and collective action that will measure up to the scale of these shared challenges. In building this argument, this companion volume to the 2014 Human Development Report, draws on research commissioned from eminent economists, demographers and social scientists.
| ISBN: | 9789211263848 |
| Publication date: | 30th August 2014 |
| Author: | United Nations Development Programme |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 534 pages |
| Genres: |
Finance and the finance industry Social research and statistics Econometrics and economic statistics Development economics and emerging economies Development studies Social and ethical issues |
This publication notes that the most effective policies for supporting human development and reducing vulnerabilities are those that incorporate principles of universalism, by placing people at the centre of policy. Responding to life cycle and structural vulnerabilities through social investments and policy interventions deliver long-term benefits - by reducing vulnerabilities at critical life phases and mitigating structural disadvantage faced by discriminated groups in society. Yet, the emerging challenges and risks posed by vulnerability given the backdrop of globalisation require a concerted approach - and collective action that will measure up to the scale of these shared challenges. In building this argument, this companion volume to the 2014 Human Development Report, draws on research commissioned from eminent economists, demographers and social scientists.
Safeguarding Human Progress features in the following genres: Finance and the finance industry, Social research and statistics, Econometrics and economic statistics, Development economics and emerging economies, Development studies, Social and ethical issues
Safeguarding Human Progress is available in Paperback
Safeguarding Human Progress was written by United Nations Development Programme and published by United Nations Publications
Safeguarding Human Progress has 534 pages