The Creation of the Human Development Approach

1. History of Development: Towards Human Development
Introduction Conceptual Shifts in Development The Basic Needs Approach The Human Development Approach The Basic Needs Approach & the Human Development Approach Conclusions
2. Institutionalisation of Development Concepts
Introduction Institutional Mechanisms The Economic Growth Model in the Bretton Woods Institutions The Human Development Approach within the UNDP Conclusions
3. Measurement of Development: Predecessors of the Human Development Index
Introduction Conceptual Issues Operational Issues Some Reflections and Implications of the Formulation of the HDI Conclusions
4. The Human Development Index and Its Evolution
Introduction Review of Critiques of the HDI Revisions of the HDI in the HDRs Discussion: What for the Future? Conclusions
5. Happiness in Human Development
Introduction The Capability Approach in Support of the Human Development Approach Happiness in the Capability Approach Conclusions Epilogue