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Safeguarding Human Progress: Reducing Vulnerabilities, Building Resilience
United Nations Development Programme
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Paperback. Num Pages: 534 pages. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216. .
This publication notes that the most effective policies for supporting human development and reducing vulnerabilities are those that incorporate principles of universalism, by placing people at the centre of policy. Responding to life cycle and structural vulnerabilities through social investments and policy interventions deliver long-term benefits – by reducing vulnerabilities at critical life phases and mitigating structural disadvantage faced by discriminated groups in society. Yet, the emerging challenges and risks posed by vulnerability given the backdrop of globalisation require a concerted approach – and collective action that will measure up to the scale of these shared challenges. In building this ... Read more
This publication notes that the most effective policies for supporting human development and reducing vulnerabilities are those that incorporate principles of universalism, by placing people at the centre of policy. Responding to life cycle and structural vulnerabilities through social investments and policy interventions deliver long-term benefits – by reducing vulnerabilities at critical life phases and mitigating structural disadvantage faced by discriminated groups in society. Yet, the emerging challenges and risks posed by vulnerability given the backdrop of globalisation require a concerted approach – and collective action that will measure up to the scale of these shared challenges. In building this ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
United Nations Pubns
Condition
New
Number of Pages
534
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9789211263848
SKU
V9789211263848
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