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Human Development Report 2002
Politics matter for human development. Reducing poverty depends as much on whether poor people have political power as on their opportunities for economic progress. Democracy has proven to be the system of governance most capable of mediating and preventing conflict and of securing and
sustaining well-being. By expanding people's choices about how and by whom they are governed, democracy brings principles of participation and accountability to the process of human development.
Human Development Report 2002: Deepening Democracy in a Fragmented World examines political participation as a dimension of human development. Far from being a luxury for developing countries, democracy's strategic importance to security and stability puts political participation high on the human
development agenda. But the links between democratic governance and social and economic development are not automatic. Too many democratic countries have failed to deliver for large segments of their populations. Deepening democracy can make governance truly responsive and accountable to the demands
of ordinary people. This process requires the spread not only of democratic institutions but also of democratic politics. And in the interdependent world of the 21st century, democratic principles and practices must extend to international institutions and governance systems to address transnational
issues--most notably, terrorism, globalization, and environmental decay.
Human Development Report 2002: · Examines the challenges for democracies young and old of broadening participation and strengthening accountability--or risking democratic reversals · Calls for more democratic principles in global institutions and negotiating to prevent further fragmentation in the
world · Argues that democratic governance of security forces is the way to build capacity for peace · Transcends the conventional wisdom of good governance to propose a framework that is not only efficient but also just, equitable, and conducive to human development · Surveys the main tools for
measuring political and civil freedoms and their relationship to the Report's human development index (HDI) · Presents the first-ever country-by-country ratings on progress towards the Millennium Development Goals
In addition, Human Development Report 2002 features contributions by Kofi Annan, Aung San Suu Kyi, Mohammad Khatami, Abdoulaye Wade, Jody Williams, and Bono.
sustaining well-being. By expanding people's choices about how and by whom they are governed, democracy brings principles of participation and accountability to the process of human development.
Human Development Report 2002: Deepening Democracy in a Fragmented World examines political participation as a dimension of human development. Far from being a luxury for developing countries, democracy's strategic importance to security and stability puts political participation high on the human
development agenda. But the links between democratic governance and social and economic development are not automatic. Too many democratic countries have failed to deliver for large segments of their populations. Deepening democracy can make governance truly responsive and accountable to the demands
of ordinary people. This process requires the spread not only of democratic institutions but also of democratic politics. And in the interdependent world of the 21st century, democratic principles and practices must extend to international institutions and governance systems to address transnational
issues--most notably, terrorism, globalization, and environmental decay.
Human Development Report 2002: · Examines the challenges for democracies young and old of broadening participation and strengthening accountability--or risking democratic reversals · Calls for more democratic principles in global institutions and negotiating to prevent further fragmentation in the
world · Argues that democratic governance of security forces is the way to build capacity for peace · Transcends the conventional wisdom of good governance to propose a framework that is not only efficient but also just, equitable, and conducive to human development · Surveys the main tools for
measuring political and civil freedoms and their relationship to the Report's human development index (HDI) · Presents the first-ever country-by-country ratings on progress towards the Millennium Development Goals
In addition, Human Development Report 2002 features contributions by Kofi Annan, Aung San Suu Kyi, Mohammad Khatami, Abdoulaye Wade, Jody Williams, and Bono.
292 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2002
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The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.
Due to its unique international character, and the powers vested in its founding Charter, the Organization can take action on a wide range of issues, and provide a forum for its 193 Member States to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees.
The work of the United Nations reaches every corner of the globe. Although best known for peacekeeping, peacebuilding, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance, there are many other ways the United Nations and its System (specialized agencies, funds and programmes) affect our lives and make the world a better place. The Organization works on a broad range of fundamental issues, from sustainable development, environment and refugees protection, disaster relief, counter terrorism, disarmament and non-proliferation, to promoting democracy, human rights, gender equality and the advancement of women, governance, economic and social development and international health, clearing landmines, expanding food production, and more, in order to achieve its goals and coordinate efforts for a safer world for this and future generations.
The UN has 4 main purposes:
* To keep peace throughout the world;
* To develop friendly relations among nations;
* To help nations work together to improve the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms;
* To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve these goals.
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.
Due to its unique international character, and the powers vested in its founding Charter, the Organization can take action on a wide range of issues, and provide a forum for its 193 Member States to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees.
The work of the United Nations reaches every corner of the globe. Although best known for peacekeeping, peacebuilding, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance, there are many other ways the United Nations and its System (specialized agencies, funds and programmes) affect our lives and make the world a better place. The Organization works on a broad range of fundamental issues, from sustainable development, environment and refugees protection, disaster relief, counter terrorism, disarmament and non-proliferation, to promoting democracy, human rights, gender equality and the advancement of women, governance, economic and social development and international health, clearing landmines, expanding food production, and more, in order to achieve its goals and coordinate efforts for a safer world for this and future generations.
The UN has 4 main purposes:
* To keep peace throughout the world;
* To develop friendly relations among nations;
* To help nations work together to improve the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms;
* To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve these goals.
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