Contribution of Global HDRs - Conclusions and recommendations

Since 1990, 23 global HDRs have been published. Some excellent reports have contributed to transformative debate. The human development paradigm used in the reports made them distinct from other publications. Over the years, the number of other development organizations’ flagship publications has increased, with several organizations publishing their own annual publications that cover comparable development themes. Similar to the publications of other international organizations, it has been harder for the global HDRs to consistently retain a niche in development thought leadership and to ensure that they capture the interest of key development actors. The conclusions and recommendations presented here draw from the findings of the use, utility and contributions of global HDRs to public debate and public policy processes.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development