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UNDP launched the first global Human Development Report (HDR) in 1990. Since then, reports have been produced almost every year. The global HDRs have a statistical annex that includes the Human Development Index (HDI) and other indices relevant to human development progress for many countries. The reports explore and expand the understanding and approach to human development on diverse development themes. A 2003 General Assembly resolution, reaffirming and furthering a 1995 resolution, recognized the HDR as “an independent intellectual exercise” and “an important tool for raising awareness about human development around the world.” UNDP started to produce regional and national HDRs in 1994 and 1992 respectively.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development