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Global Human Development Slows to 35-Year Low, UN Says

The latest HDI reveals a global trend: progress is slowing across every region.
Global Human Development Slows to 35-Year Low, UN Says
People walk on a street in New York City on April 4, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
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Human development has declined to a 35-year low, according to the latest report by the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP).

The UNDP defines human development as a measurement of people’s freedoms and opportunities and ability to improve their wellbeing.

Celene Ignacio
Celene Ignacio
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Celene Ignacio is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for S&P Global, BusinessWorld Philippines, and The Manila Times.