European University Institute Library

Work for human development, [director and lead author, Selim Jahan]

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 190-199) and statistical references (page 271)

international or intergovernmental publication

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Work for human development

bibliography

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[director and lead author, Selim Jahan]

Human development report, 2015

Over the last decade, most countries have improved levels of human development. But progress may be slowing as uncertainty intensifies globally. This report examines vulnerabilities that endanger human development, focusing especially on the poorest. Most threats are structural and persistent and linked with life cycle vulnerabilities. Identifying policy measures to reduce threats and increase human resilience is therefore a high priority. The report sets out synergistic proposals including universal public provisioning of basic services over the life cycle to maintain and strengthen human capabilities, full employment and social protection policies. It highlights collective action and international cooperation to address global vulnerabilities and ensure sustainable progress.--, Provided by publisher

Work and human development : analytical links. Work is broader than jobs ; Work in difference stages of the lifestyle ; Work enhances human development ; The link between work and human developmnet is not automatic ; Work that damages human development ; Workers at risk ; Conclusions -- Human development and work : progress and challenges. The scale of human progress and contributions of work ; Serious human deprivations, but considerable human potential not in use ; Further human development challenges ; Human development : looking forward -- The changing world of work. Structural transformation of work ; Technological revolution ; Globalizing work ; Work in a digital age ; New frontiers for work ; The Modern workforce ; Promises as yet unfulfilled ; Implications for human development ; Conclusions -- Imbalances in paid and unpaid work. Disparities in the world of paid work ; Imbalances in unpaid work ; Emerging challenges : care gaps, health shocks and climate change ; Towards a rebalancing : expanding choices, empowering people ; Conclusions -- Moving to sustainable work. Setting the context : goals for sustainable development ; Sustainability in the human development framework ; Work and sustainable development ; Sustainable development goals revisted : what they imply for work ; Conclusions -- Enhancing human development through work. Strategies for creating work opportunities ; Strategies for ensuring workers' well-being ; Strategies for targeted action ; An agenda for action : three pillars ; Conclusions --Statistical annex. Readers guide -- Statistical tables. 1. Human Development Index and its components ; 2. Human Development Index trends, 1990-2014 ; 3. Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index ; 4. Gender Development Index ; 5.Gender Inequality Index ; 6. Multidimensional Poverty Index : developing countries ; 7. Multidimensional Poverty Index : changes over time ; 8. Population trends ; 9. Health outcomes ; 10. Education achievements ; 11. National income and composition of resources ; 12. Environmental sustainability ; 13. Work and employment ; 14. Human security ; 15. International integration ; 16.Supplementary indicators : perceptions of well-being -- Regions -- Statistical references

Human development report 2015