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3. Human Development

Growth and development are integral concepts in understanding human progress. Growth refers to quantitative changes, while development denotes qualitative improvements in quality of life. Human development emphasizes individual capabilities and choices, guided by frameworks developed by scholars like Mahbub-ul-Haq and Amartya Sen, focusing on equity, sustainability, productivity, and empowerment.

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Sections

  • 3

    Human Development

    This section examines the concepts of human growth and development, differentiating between quantitative and qualitative changes in individuals and societies.

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  • 3.1

    Growth And Development

    This section differentiates between growth, a quantitative change, and development, a qualitative transformation that positively enhances conditions.

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  • 3.2

    The Four Pillars Of Human Development

    This section introduces the four pillars of human development—equity, sustainability, productivity, and empowerment—highlighting their importance in measuring and facilitating human growth.

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  • 3.3

    Approaches To Human Development

    The section explores the concepts of growth and development in the context of human development, highlighting different approaches and their significance.

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  • 3.4

    Measuring Human Development

    This section explores the distinction between growth and development, introducing the concept of human development along with key indicators used to measure it.

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  • 3.5

    International Comparisons

    This section explores the measurement of human development through various indices and highlights the significance of international comparisons.

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  • 3.6

    Exercises

    This section explores the concepts of growth and development, highlighting their differences and importance in human development.

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What we have learnt

  • Growth is a quantitative me...
  • Human development is center...
  • Equity, sustainability, pro...

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