Human development report 1995. Gender and human development

Human Development, if not engendered, is endangered. That is the simple but far-reaching message of Human Development Report 1995.The Report analyses the progress made in reducing gender disparities in the past few decades, highlighting the wide and persistent gap between women's expanding capabilities and limited opportunities. It introduces two new measures for ranking countries on a global scale by their performance in gender equality (GEM) and (GDI), and analyses the under-valuation and non-recognition of women's work. It offers a five-point strategy for equalizing gender opportunities in the decade ahead.

Keywordshuman development, social indicators, economic development, statistical data, UNDP