Annual Human Development Reports

 

The ninth report focuses on the various facets of human insecurity in the South Asian region. The myriad insecurities encountered by the masses in the region are discussed in detail and appropriate strategies suggested to promote greater human security.

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This eighth report underlines the imperative of focusing on the health
of the South Asians. Without improving the health of the majority of
population, economic growth can neither be sustainable nor equitable.
The Report argues that South Asia’s strategy of economic growth need
to be reoriented in order to address the needs and concerns of the
majority of its people.
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The seventh report raises concerns about the employment situation in
South Asia under the current patterns of economic growth and trade,
systems of education and training, and the global trading rules as they
impact on food and livelihood security of poor people of South Asia.
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The sixth report on Agriculture and Rural Development underlines the
imperative of focusing on a human-centred agricultural development in
South Asia, as agriculture is the backbone on South Asia’s economy
and source of livelihood of two-thirds of South Asia’s population.
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The fifth report, Human Development in South Asia 2001: Globalisation
and Human Development presents the experience of globalization in
South Asia. The purpose of the report is to inform policymakers at
national and international levels about the imperative of managing
globalistation for the benefit of the vast majority of South Asia’s people.
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The fourth annual report, Human Development Report in South Asia 2000:
The Gender Question, highlights the extremely poor condition and position
of South Asian women. To address this, the report recommends policies
and strategies to provide women economic, political and educational
opportunities.
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