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James Mattiace

ProgBlog: Data challenges in estimating the HDI: The cases of Cuba, Palau and the Occupied Palestinian Territory - 4 views

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    Great article by two UN staff that actually write the HDI reports on some methodology.  Quick, easy, and interesting read about the flaws of the data.  Great "peak behind the curtain"
James Mattiace

World News - Be happy, not just rich, says UN chief Ban Ki-moon - 1 views

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    Introduces idea of a GNH  (Gross National happiness).  Not a new concept, but made the news anyway.  Could present as another alternative to GNI and HDI.
Dominic Tilley

Social Progress Index - the new GDP? - 3 views

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    This new measure of national wealth could change the focus on economic wealth as a measure of development. Interestingly the rankings differ little from the GDP or HDI rankings, but it could influence future policy discussions.
Dominic Tilley

Norway "best" country to live in - 2 views

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    HDI made simple - talks about the index and recent changes in how countries fared
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