The Human Development Index (HDI) is a tool to measure human prosperity. Learn how it works, as well as the criticisms and ...

Composite indicators have become an indispensable tool to synthesise multifaceted data into a single, interpretable metric for assessing human development. The construction of these indicators ...

This paper is authored by Janak Raj, senior fellow and Indramani Tiwari, research analyst, CSEP, New Delhi.

Measuring a nation's success involves more than just its buildings or economy; it also involves how well its citizens live. The HDI, or Human Development Index, is a suitable indicator in this ...