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Development and 
Environment
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Development and 
Environment
Introduction
Human Development
Biological and psychological 
changes from birth to adolescence. 
Progression from dependency to 
autonomy.
Growth Areas
Physical, psychological, social-
emotional, and sexuality/gender 
identity development.
Sustainable Development
Meeting present needs without 
compromising future generations. 
Based on needs and technological 
limitations.
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Development and 
Environment
Introduction
Human Development
Biological and psychological 
changes from birth to adolescence. 
Progression from dependency to 
autonomy.
Growth Areas
Physical, psychological, social-
emotional, and sexuality/gender 
identity development.
Sustainable Development
Meeting present needs without 
compromising future generations. 
Based on needs and technological 
limitations.
UN Concepts of Human Development
Human Development Index 
(HDI)
Measures average achievement in 
key dimensions: long healthy life, 
knowledge, and decent living 
standard.
Calculation Method
Geometric mean of normalized 
indices for three dimensions.
Limitations
Does not reflect inequalities, 
poverty, human security, or 
empowerment.
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Development and 
Environment
Introduction
Human Development
Biological and psychological 
changes from birth to adolescence. 
Progression from dependency to 
autonomy.
Growth Areas
Physical, psychological, social-
emotional, and sexuality/gender 
identity development.
Sustainable Development
Meeting present needs without 
compromising future generations. 
Based on needs and technological 
limitations.
UN Concepts of Human Development
Human Development Index 
(HDI)
Measures average achievement in 
key dimensions: long healthy life, 
knowledge, and decent living 
standard.
Calculation Method
Geometric mean of normalized 
indices for three dimensions.
Limitations
Does not reflect inequalities, 
poverty, human security, or 
empowerment.
Inequality-adjusted Human 
Development Index (IHDI)
1
Human Development 
Cost
IHDI reveals the difference 
or loss to human 
development due to 
inequality.
2
Policy Implications
Informs policies towards 
inequality reduction.
3
Better Understanding
Leads to better understanding of inequalities across 
populations.
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Development and 
Environment
Introduction
Human Development
Biological and psychological 
changes from birth to adolescence. 
Progression from dependency to 
autonomy.
Growth Areas
Physical, psychological, social-
emotional, and sexuality/gender 
identity development.
Sustainable Development
Meeting present needs without 
compromising future generations. 
Based on needs and technological 
limitations.
UN Concepts of Human Development
Human Development Index 
(HDI)
Measures average achievement in 
key dimensions: long healthy life, 
knowledge, and decent living 
standard.
Calculation Method
Geometric mean of normalized 
indices for three dimensions.
Limitations
Does not reflect inequalities, 
poverty, human security, or 
empowerment.
Inequality-adjusted Human 
Development Index (IHDI)
1
Human Development 
Cost
IHDI reveals the difference 
or loss to human 
development due to 
inequality.
2
Policy Implications
Informs policies towards 
inequality reduction.
3
Better Understanding
Leads to better understanding of inequalities across 
populations.
Gender Development Index 
(GDI)
Health
Measures disparities 
in health outcomes 
between women and 
men.
Knowledge
Compares 
educational 
attainment across 
genders.
Living Standards
Examines economic 
differences between 
females and males.