Acknowledgements

This Report could not have been prepared without the generous contribution of many individuals and organizations. The authors wish to acknowledge their special debt to Amartya Sen, whose work has shaped the evolution of the Human Development Report over the years. Kemal Derviş, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has provided consistent support and encouragement. His personal commitment is deeply appreciated. Errors of commission and omission are the sole responsibility of the authors.

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