Nepal earthquake of 2015, severe earthquake that struck near kathmandu in central nepal on april 25, 2015. Human development report 2015 work for human development major progress has been made over the last 25 years with 2 billion people lifted out of low human development levels. Over the past two decades, regionally focused hdrs have also been. The origins of the hdi are found in the annual human development reports produced by the human development report office of the united nations development programme undp. The 2015 human development report is the latest in the series of global human development reports published by the united nations development programme undp since 1990 as independent, analytically and empirically grounded discussions of major development issues, trends and policies. This second, revised edition attempts to deepen the analysis by focusing on a number of key issues that the first edition brought to the fore and that can support better. The sustainable development goals sdgs, also known as the global goals, were adopted by all united nations member states in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. In line with undp corporate policy on national human development reports, the preparation of the nepal human develop.
The 2015 human development report is the latest in the series of global human development reports published by the united nations development. Af estimated in a 2015 reportthe most recent availablethat 41. Humanitarian country team after action report, workshop summary report 2015. Addressing vulnerabilities and building resilience. Prevalence of female genital mutilationcutting among girls and women % of girls and young women ages 1549 n. The human development report hdr is an annual report published by the human. Of these countries, 59 are in the very high human development group, 53 in the high, 39 in the medium and only 38 in the low. Nepal 2016 human rights report executive summary nepal is a federal democratic republic. Nepal disaster report 2017 the road to sendai xii executive summary ndr 2017.
In addition to highlighting inequities, this report brings in an innovative element of peoples perception of the citystate which has been recorded as. The 2015 human development report by the united nations development programme was released on 14 december 2015, and calculates hdi values based on estimates for 2014. China, india, nepal and pakistan together account for nearly half the worlds total. Currently, it manages various projects across nepal especially in rural regions and provides services through hospitals, health camps, public health programs, school development programs, teacher training, educational day care. Alicia nicholls the united nations development programme undp released its human development report 2015 yesterday. The central thrust of the report is that work not limited to a job or employment but in the broadest sense can enhance. In 2015, nepal introduced a free visa, free ticket policy, whereby the employer in gulf countries or malaysia bears the costs of visas and flights tickets for the nepali worker. Fast technological progress, deepening globalisation, aging societies and environmental challenges are rapidly transforming what work means today and how it is performed. Human development report 2015 a mixed bag for barbados and. The national planning commission npc is the apex advisory body of the government of nepal for formulating a national vision, periodic plans and policies for development.
Undp annual report 2018 as one of the worlds largest multilateral development agencies, present in over 170 countries and territories, undp is on the frontlines of anticipating, understanding and acting on todays opportunities and risks. Wash as of june 29, an estimated 3 million people in nepal remained in need of hygiene interventions, more than 1 million people lacked access to safe drinking water, and approximately 1 million people were in need of sanitation support. The 2015 human development report is the latest in the series of global. About 9,000 people were killed, many thousands more were injured, and more than 600,000 structures in kathmandu and other nearby towns were either damaged or destroyed. The 2019 report contained the hdi of 189 countries and territories and 15 regions or groups of countries based on data collected in 2018. Human development report 2015 undp, 2015 this new global human development report is an urgent call to tackle one of the worlds great development challenges providing enough decent work and livelihoods for all. National human development report 2018 harvard asia. Maternal mortality ratio deaths per 100,000 live births n. Jul 16, 2014 the 2014 human development report sustaining human progress. Originator of the idea should prepare a preliminary report showing the need for an hris. Talent, not capital, will be the key factor linking innovation, competitiveness and growth in the 21st century, and we must each understand better the global talent value chain. The united nations human development report 2010 included nepal in a list of 10 nations making the fastest development gains in terms of the human development index over the last 4 decades. Dec 15, 2015 the human development index 2015, the reports flagship index, ranks 188 countries based on a range of human development indicators. The 2015 constitution establishes the political system, including the framework for a prime minister as the chief executive, a bicameral parliament, and seven provinces.
Global 2015 human development report this global report highlights opportunities and challenges that can impact lao pdrs development and promote policy dialogue. The international community was less vocal on human rights in nepal in 2014. Human development report 2015 sustainable development. Human development report 2015 human development reports. Innovative strategies in technical and vocational education and training for accelerated human resource development in south asia. The report recommends that human trafficking in times of crisis be urgently included in the humanitarian community, with support from both emergency and development donor communities. Nepal 2015 human rights report executive summary nepal is a federal democratic republic. Established in 1991, human development and community services hdcs is a faith based ngo working in three main sectors of health, education, and community development. Nepal is exposed to a variety of natural hazards and human induced disasters.
Human capital report 2015 reports world economic forum. The human development report 2016 human development for everyone looks into these two questions. The humanitarian response to the 2015 nepal earthquake. Human development index hdi hdi has increased by 21 per cent between 19992000 and 20078 from 0. On the morning of 25 april 2015, nepal shook with a 7. The united nations world water development report 2015. Mirroring that universal aspiration, it is timely that the 2016 human development report is devoted to the theme of human development for everyone. Development report hdr explores inequalities in human development by going. Nepal health facility survey 2015 final report spa24. The findings, analysis and policy recom mendations of the report are those of hdro alone and cannot be attributed to undp or to its executive board. Human development report 2014 sustainable development the. The other nine top movers are china, nepal, indonesia, saudi arabia, laos, tunisia, south. Global 2015 human development report united nations lao pdr.
Hdx data team bot updated the dataset nepal district wise human development index 2011 over 1 year ago. Nepal disaster report 2017 the road to sendai xi editorial due to its rugged topography, ecological adversity, prevalence of a number of floodprone rivers, rapid and unplanned urbanization, poverty, inequality and uneven development, nepal is exposed to a variety of natural and man induced disasters. The 1998 report advocated reorientation of the economy, society, and polity for better human development outcomes. The 2015 constitution established the political system, including the framework for a prime minister as the chief executive, a bicameral parliament, and seven provinces. Norway again topped the hdi rankings with an hdi value of 0. Poverty is an ongoing detriment to human rights in nepal. The delhi human development report of 2006 discusses the human development status of the city, with focus on several domains such as poverty, livelihoods, health, education and infrastructure. The human capital index quantifies how countries are developing and deploying their human capital and tracks progress over time. In april a massive earthquake struck followed by a powerful aftershock in may killing 8,850 people, injuring 22,000 people, and destroying 800,000 buildings. Better data and metrics are critical to this understanding.
In the arab states, asia and the pacific region, and latin america and the caribbean, average annual growth rate in hdi dropped by about half over 200820 compared. More than 80 percent of the total population of nepal is at risk from natural hazards, such as floods, landslides, windstorms, hailstorms, fires, earthquakes and glacial. Dec 31, 2016 the report finds that although average human development improved significantly across all regions from 1990 to 2015, one in three people worldwide continue to live in low levels of human. The 2015 human development report is the latest in the series of global human development reports published by the united nations development programme undp since 1990 as independent, analytically and empirically. Nepal development research institute ndri is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit institution registered in nepal. Entitled work for human development, this years report focuses on the link between work and human development. The 17 sdgs are integrated that is, they recognize that action in one area will. Briefing note for countries on the 2019 human development report. As one of the worlds largest multilateral development agencies, present in over 170 countries and territories, undp is on the frontlines of anticipating, understanding and acting on todays opportunities and risks. Human development report 2016 sustainable development the. Nepal human development report 2014 national planning. Wwdr 2015 chapter title 001 water for a sustainable world undesa. In 2017 the country held national elections for the lower house of parliament and the newly created provincial assemblies.
It is headed by the right honorable prime minister. Below is the list of the very high human development countries. The 2015 annual report documents how adb foresaw these changes and scaled up quickly to meet the monumental development challenges in asia and the pacific. This paper first presents the overall hrm system of nepal and shows how it is different than japanese and the united states us hrm. The 2015 human development report is the product of the human development report office hdro at the united nations development programme undp. The 2015 human development report goes beyond that convention in directly linking work to the richness of human lives. The life and prospects faced by a newborn in a poor country or in a poor household are radically different from those of wealthier children.
However, the findings, analysis and policy recommendations of the report are those of the authors alone. This report presents findings of the 2015 nepal health facility survey 2015 nhfs. Work is a major foundation for both the richness of economies and the richness of human lives but has tended to be conceptualized in economic terms rather than in human development terms. Despite this, evidence points to a chronic shortage in hrh in most cadres, especially doctors, nurses, and midwives the density is 7 per 10,000 population. The report, to be released in the last quarter of the year, will provide a comprehensive picture of the many forms of inequality that are shaping the 21 st century new york, 21 march 2019 todays world remains deeply unfair. Nepal is one of the least developed countries and the concept of hrm in this country rose only after 1990 with the adoption of liberalization and privatization policy. Nepal report on human development access, equity, and quality in the education, health and social protection sectors. Reducing vulnerabilities and building resilience shows that overall global trends in human development are positive. Annual reports nepal development research institute. The political system is based on the constitution, which was promulgated in september 2015, replacing the interim constitution of nepal 2063 2007. The nepal human development reports prepared since 1998 have flagged issues of inclusive development, equity, and good governance. The lower human development groups appear to be improving at a higher rate grounds for optimism that the gap between higher and lower human development groups is narrowing. Acs4600 nepal report on human development access, equity, and quality in the education, health and social protection sectors. In 2015, nepal joined other members of the united nations in adopting the global sustainable development sdgs goals that follow the millennium development goals mdgs as the international development targets.
Public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized. The 2001 report focused on the role of governance in fostering equity and diminishing poverty. Addressing human trafficking and exploitation in times of. The 2016 human development report is the latest in the series of global human. The 2014 human development report sustaining human progress.
This book is about motivating stories of 11 youth entrepreneurs from different parts of nepal. The 2018 update presents hdi values for 189 countries and territories with the most recent data for 2017. List of countries by human development index wikipedia. Discuss the reasons for formal human resource planning. Yet, people at all ages are also facing threats and challenges to their wellbeing, including by natural or humaninduced disasters and crises.
Table 2 is based on consistent indicators, methodology and timeseries data and, thus, shows real changes in values and ranks over time, reflecting the actual progress countries have made. Sector program nhsp ii 201015, 7 nepal human resource for health strategy 20032017, 8 nepal health service act, 9 nepal health service rule 10 and other. It is thus not by chance but by choice that world leaders in 2015 committed to a develop ment journey that leaves no one outa central premise of the 2030 agenda. Human development report 2015 a mixed bag for barbados. The 2015 human development report is the product of the human development report.
The 2015 human development report goes beyond that convention in directly linking work. The united nations development programme undp ranks countries into four tiers of human development by combining measurements of life expectancy, education, and per capita income into the human development index hdi in its annual human development report the hdi is a summary index using life expectancy at birth, expected years of schooling for children and mean years of schooling for. The political system is based on the constitution, which was promulgated september 20, replacing the interim constitution of nepal 2063 2007. The usaidnepal quarterly newsletter highlights recent information about our programs, development issues, innovations, as well as hearing from our partners and beneficiaries. The first edition of the world economic forums human capital report explored the factors contributing to the development of a healthy, educated and productive labour force.
The region achieved a in subsaharan africa 2000 2015 100 million 57 million 0 20% 40% 60% 80% 52% 1990 60%. The usaid nepal quarterly newsletter highlights recent information about our programs, development issues, innovations, as well as hearing from our partners and beneficiaries. The survey received funding from the united states agency for international development usaid, the uk department for international development dfid and the world health organization who. The head of the nepal police human rights cell credited this training with eliminating many of the minor human rights violations committed by untrained police personnel, including physical and verbal abuses, allowing her office to focus on serious cases when they arise. Between 1990 and 2014, the number of people living in countries with very high values of human development index more than doubled from 0. Readings in human development makes an indepth analysis of the theory and.
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