Question

When and by whom was the first Human Development Report published?

• A. WHO in 1992
• B. UNDP in 1992
• C. WHO in 1991
• D. UNDP in 1990

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The first Human Development Report was published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1990. This report introduced the Human Development Index (HDI) as a new way to measure a country's social and economic development, moving beyond traditional economic metrics to include factors such as life expectancy, education, and per capita income.

Answer 2

The first Human Development Report was published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1990. This report introduced the Human Development Index (HDI), a composite index that measures the well-being of people based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income. The Human Development Report marked a shift in focusing on human development rather than just economic growth.

Thus, the first Human Development Report was published by UNDP in 1990.