Work for human development
Over the last decade, most countries have improved levels of human development. But progress may be slowing as uncertainty intensifies globally. This report examines vulnerabilities that endanger human development, focusing especially on the poorest. Most threats are structural and persistent and linked with life cycle vulnerabilities. Identifying policy measures to reduce threats and increase human resilience is therefore a high priority. The report sets out synergistic proposals including universal public provisioning of basic services over the life cycle to maintain and strengthen human capabilities, full employment and social protection policies. It highlights collective action and international cooperation to address global vulnerabilities and ensure sustainable progress.-- Provided by publisher
Print Book, English, 2015
United Nations Development Programme, New York, NY, USA, 2015
Human development report, 2015
ix, 272 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
9789211263985, 9211263980
936070939
Work and human development : analytical links. Work is broader than jobs ; Work in difference stages of the lifestyle ; Work enhances human development ; The link between work and human development is not automatic ; Work that damages human development ; Workers at risk ; Conclusions
Human development and work : progress and challenges. The scale of human progress and contributions of work ; Serious human deprivations, but considerable human potential not in use ; Further human development challenges ; Human development : looking forward
The changing world of work. Structural transformation of work ; Technological revolution ; Globalizing work ; Work in a digital age ; New frontiers for work ; The Modern workforce ; Promises as yet unfulfilled ; Implications for human development ; Conclusions
Imbalances in paid and unpaid work. Disparities in the world of paid work ; Imbalances in unpaid work ; Emerging challenges : care gaps, health shocks and climate change ; Towards a rebalancing : expanding choices, empowering people ; Conclusions
Moving to sustainable work. Setting the context : goals for sustainable development ; Sustainability in the human development framework ; Work and sustainable development ; Sustainable development goals revisted : what they imply for work ; Conclusions
Enhancing human development through work. Strategies for creating work opportunities ; Strategies for ensuring workers' well-being ; Strategies for targeted action ; An agenda for action : three pillars ; Conclusions