The Human Development Report (HDR) is published annually by the Human Development Report Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report is editorially independent and recognized by the United Nations General Assembly as an important tool for raising awareness about human development worldwide
. The HDR was first launched in 1990 by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq and Indian Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, aiming to place people at the center of the development process rather than just economic growth
. It includes the Human Development Index (HDI), a composite measure of health, education, and standard of living across countries
. In summary:
- Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Produced by: Human Development Report Office under UNDP
- First published: 1990
- Founders: Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen
- Purpose: To provide an independent, people-centered assessment of human development globally
