Background papers
Background research, thematic papers, issue notes
In preparation for the Human Development Report every year, the HDRO commissions a number of experts to write papers on issues related to the theme of the Report. The following is a compilation of selected Occasional Papers written since 1992. Individually, each paper brings to light a key facet of human development in different parts of the world. Together, they help establish a framework of tools, concepts and actions to address the issue of human development worldwide.
The report also draws from a number of independent research papers by distinguished academics and policymakers. These background papers are available online and can also be purchased from the UN publications office.
All background papers for the global Human Development Report have explored a particular element of its theme:
- Climate change: 2007/2008 Background papers
- The global water crisis: 2006 Background papers
- Aid, trade and security: 2005 Background papers
- Cultural liberty: 2004 Background papers
- The Millennium Development Goals: 2003 Background papers
- Deepening democracy: 2002 Background papers
- New technologies: 2001 Background papers
- Human rights: 2000 Background papers
- Globalization: 1999 Background papers
- Consumption (none available)
- Poverty: 1997 Background papers
- Economic growth: 1996 Background papers
- Gender inequality: 1995 Background papers
- Human security: 1994 Background papers
- Citizens' participation in development: 1993 Background papers
- International trade: 1992 Background papers
- National and international strategies for development (none available)
- Concepts and measurements of development (none available)
