Which of the following concepts are considered as pillars of Human Development?

1. Equity

2. Sustainability

3. Productivity

4. Security

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.

Key Points

• The concepts considered as pillars of Human Development, as defined by the Human Development Index (HDI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), include:
  • Equity
  • Sustainability
  • Productivity
• Equity, Productivity, empowerment, and sustainability are considered to be the four pillars of human development.
  • Human Development can be described as a process of enlarging opportunities, and improving their well-being, and livelihood.
  • The concept of Human Development was developed by Mahbub ul Haq.

Important Points

• The four pillars of human development are:
  • Equity: It means giving equal access to opportunities available to everybody. It must be equal irrespective of their gender, race, income, and caste.
  • Productivity: Productivity in terms of Human Work. Such things must be constantly enriched by building capabilities in people. Efforts to increase their knowledge and better health facilities lead to increased efficiency.
  • Empowerment: Good Governance and people-oriented policies are needed to empower people. Empowerment of economically and socially disadvantaged groups is of special importance.
  • Sustainability: Everyone must get the same opportunities to have sustainable human development. Every resource must be used in a way that there is no shortage of resources for future generations.