This book examines the main reasons and challenges for the success of the human development approach both in theory and practice as an alternative to the economic growth model. Unlike the preceding research which has typically been either theoretical/prescriptive or empirical/descriptive, it follows a pragmatic historical and institutional methodology, since human development cannot be understood without considering the complexities added centrally by the formation process in the UNDP. Referring to the capability approach, it also addresses how to best reflect happiness within this paradigm.
1. History of Development: Towards Human Development
Introduction
Conceptual Shifts in Development
The Basic Needs Approach
The Human Development Approach
The Basic Needs Approach & the Human Development Approach
Conclusions
2. Institutionalisation of Development Concepts
Introduction
Institutional Mechanisms
The Economic Growth Model in the Bretton Woods Institutions
The Human Development Approach within the UNDP
Conclusions
3. Measurement of Development: Predecessors of the Human Development Index
Introduction
Conceptual Issues
Operational Issues
Some Reflections and Implications of the Formulation of the HDI
Conclusions
4. The Human Development Index and Its Evolution
Introduction
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