The UN Development Programme (UNDP) fights poverty and gender inequality, helps to build democratic societies, and deals with crisis prevention and recovery in more than 170 countries.
Each year it compiles a human development report and index, which ranks human wellbeing by measuring inequality, education, life expectancy and income. The UNDP's latest study focuses on increasing the resilience of the world's poorest people, many of whom reside in strife-stricken states.
To mark the launch of the report, Global Development hosted a Twitter question and answer session with the head of the UNDP, Helen Clark. Here are some of the highlights:
Photo: @HelenClarkUNDP is ready to take your Qs on human development - use #askUNDP to join! pic.twitter.com/SNsxazkzgc
— UN Development (@UNDP) July 25, 2014
#Nigeria claims largest African economy yet youth unemployment is high, what chances of achieving 2020? via @ScalarSeven #AskUNDP
— Global Development (@GdnDevelopment) July 25, 2014
.@ScalarSeven While GDP growth in #Africa is high, there's not enough poverty reduction from it. More inclusive growth & jobs are needed.
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkUNDP) July 25, 2014
If there is 1 measure you could add to the #HDI to give a more rounded view of development what would it be? via @shepleygreen #askUNDP
— Global Development (@GdnDevelopment) July 25, 2014
.@shepleygreen I think a #sustainability adjusted HDI could be useful, just as inequality adjusted HDI is. #HDR2014 #askUNDP
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkUNDP) July 25, 2014
How can countries best build resilience when it comes to #foodsecurity? via @devex #askUNDP
— Global Development (@GdnDevelopment) July 25, 2014
.@devex Long story. In the end food security is about having the food you need irrespective of where it comes from. #askUNDP
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkUNDP) July 25, 2014
.@devex 2/ but much more support should go to rural sector development focused on small holders & empowering #women & #youth #askUNDP
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkUNDP) July 25, 2014
What is the role of nations w/ high HDI in #empowering nations w/ low HDI, socially & economically? via @monicadprh #askUNDP
— Global Development (@GdnDevelopment) July 25, 2014
.@monicadprh #ODA has played an important role in North-South transfers, but developing countries want trade & investment too #askUNDP
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkUNDP) July 25, 2014
Which country/gov impresses you the most in terms of their commitment to fighting poverty? via @campaignbill #AskUNDP
— Global Development (@GdnDevelopment) July 25, 2014
.@campaignbill Among many examples, I think #Brazil has done an outstanding job on poverty reduction. @PNUDBrasil #HDR2014 #askUNDP
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkUNDP) July 25, 2014
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