Human Development
Uttar Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Geography
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Human Development is a fundamental concept in geography that focuses on enlarging people's choices and improving their quality of life. Unlike traditional economic measures, human development emphasizes that people are central to all development activities. This chapter explores how development diff
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Growth is quantitative and value
Growth is quantitative and value-neutral change that can be positive or negative (like population increase). Development is qualitative, always value-
Introduced by Dr
Introduced by Dr. Mahbub-ul-Haq, human development enlarges people's choices and improves their lives. It focuses on creating conditions where people
1) Equity
1) Equity: Equal access to opportunities regardless of gender, race, income, or caste. 2) Sustainability: Ensuring opportunities continue for future g
HDI ranks countries based on performance
HDI ranks countries based on performance in health (life expectancy), education (literacy rate and enrollment), and access to resources (purchasing po
Measures shortfall in human development by
Measures shortfall in human development by examining probability of not surviving to age 40, adult illiteracy, lack of access to clean water, and unde
Learning Objectives
- Understand the difference between growth and development
- Learn about the concept of human development as introduced by Dr. Mahbub-ul-Haq
- Explore the four pillars of human development: equity, sustainability, productivity, and empowerment
- Analyze different approaches to human development including income, welfare, basic needs, and capabilities approaches
- Study the Human Development Index (HDI) and Human Poverty Index as measurement tools
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