The Human Development and Capability is a global community of academics and practitioners that seeks to build an intellectual community around the ideas of human development and the capability approach, and relate these ideas to the policy arena.
“The HD paradigm draws, among others, on the conceptual works of Amartya Sen, and what came to be known as the Capability Approach.”
The standard of living lies in the living, and not in the possession of commodities. This is the basic intuition of the Human Development (HD) paradigm, which builds on decades of work in growth with equity, basic needs and welfare economics. The HD paradigm emerged in the 1990s, and became the leading view of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). It holds that concern for people, and the quality of their lives, should come first in every decision at whatever level – whether individual, organizational or governmental.
Our vision is a world where every individual has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are dedicated to promoting human development through research, advocacy, and collaboration, focusing on education, health, economic empowerment, and social justice.
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Meet the passionate individuals behind our organization. Our team comprises experts from diverse fields, all committed to advancing human development and capability. Together, we work to drive innovation and foster positive change.
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Founded in 2019, our organization has a rich history of promoting human development and capability. Over the years, we have launched numerous projects, published influential research, and partnered with leading institutions to further our mission.
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