by Global Sherpa | Feb 11, 2012 | Aid & Development, Environment, Quiz
The quiz tests your knowledge of issues in sustainable development and equity from the UNDP’s 2011 Human Development Report (HDR). The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 13] For more fun...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 31, 2012 | Aid & Development, Environment
The UNDP Human Development Report (HDR) for 2011 focuses on the intertwined issues of sustainability and equity. While most countries have achieved substantial development gains since 1970, the 2011 HDR draws attention to evidence that raises questions about the...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 16, 2010 | Aid & Development, Cities & Countries, Globalization
Around the world, most people are much better off today than they were just a few years ago according to the latest 2010 UNDP Human Development Report (HDR). From Italy to South Korea to China and India, large increases in Human Development Indexes (HDI) of 22 to 80...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 1, 2010 | Aid & Development, Cities & Countries, Norway
How many of you ever wanted to live in Norway? When it comes to the most desirable place to live, Norway probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind for many of us. One-third of the country lies above the Arctic Circle. Hammerfest, Norway claims the title...