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The Capabilities Approach to Human Development in Global Justice

Quick fact

The Human Development Index (HDI), used by the United Nations since 1990, was directly inspired by the capabilities approach—a theory that evaluates well-being by people's real freedoms (capabilities), not just economic output.

Why this is interesting

When we say a country is 'developed,' we usually look at its GDP. But what if the real measure of progress isn't how much money a nation has, but what its people can actually do and be?