Measuring Human Progress

2019 ◽  
pp. 94-120
Author(s):  
K. Seeta Prabhu ◽  
Sandhya S. Iyer
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Participatory Methods ◽  
Data Generation ◽  
Composite Indices ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Development Analysis

This chapter discusses the methodological issues pertaining to human development analysis. It critically reflects on the role of GDP as a measure of human progress and points to the shift in the discourse from unidimensional to multidimensional measures. In the light of significant efforts towards deriving alternate measures of well-being that include multiple dimensions, the issues relating to composite indices, such as indicator selection, weightage given, and numerous dimensions being combined in one index, are examined. A key perspective highlighted in the chapter is the challenge posed by ‘empty indicators’ as well as missing and unreliable data. Cautioning researchers on these issues, the chapter points to the need for better data reporting. Additionally, it argues in favour of the human development approach being extended to the process of data generation itself using participatory methods, particularly at a time when the SDG mandate extends over 230 indicators, many of which are also necessary to monitoring at the local level.

scholarly journals A Poset-Generalizability Method for Human Development Indicators

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flavio Comim
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Capability Approach ◽  
Generalizability Theory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
New Method ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Development Analysis ◽  
The Capability Approach

AbstractThe paper introduces a poset-generalizability perspective for analysing human development indicators. It suggests a new method for identifying admissibility of different informational spaces and criteria in human development analysis. From its inception, the Capability Approach has argued for informational pluralism in normative evaluations. But in practice, it has turned its back to other (non-capability) informational spaces for being imperfect, biased or incomplete and providing a mere evidential role in normative evaluations. This paper offers the construction of a proper method to overcome this shortcoming. It combines tools from poset analysis and generalizability theory to put forward a systematic categorization of cases with different informational spaces. It provides illustrations by using key informational spaces, namely, resources, rights, subjective well-being and capabilities. The offered method is simpler and more concrete than mere human development guidelines and at the same time it avoids results based on automatic calculations. The paper concludes with implications for human development policies and an agenda for further work.

scholarly journals The role of the dean in the pastoral care structure of a secondary school

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Jennifer Harriet Fraser
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Pastoral Care ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Direct Care ◽  
Job Descriptions ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Care Structure

<p>Pastoral care structures in New Zealand schools often include a middle management role of dean. This position has existed in New Zealand schools for decades, influenced by the existing systems and structures adopted from the United Kingdom. The responsibilities included in this role are often defined by schools at the local level in order to satisfy growing expectations of schools’ responsibility for student well-being and achievement. There has been little research concerning this position within the pastoral care structure of schools.  This study aimed to explore the perceptions of members of the school community on the role of the year-level deans within one New Zealand secondary school. Senior managers, deans, teachers, and students from a state co-educational, urban, secondary school were interviewed regarding their views on the role, responsibilities, and effectiveness of the position of the year-level dean within their school. Deans also completed a daily log to record the nature of their tasks completed pertaining to this responsibility. Participants’ responses were analysed for major themes. The themes discussed include the intention of the role of the dean, tensions between the management of academic and pastoral issues, the exploration of the challenge in providing care for all students, and how resources available to the school and the dean can impact their role. A difference in the role between the junior school (Years 9 and 10) and senior school (Years 11, 12, and 13) was reported by all participants. Deans reported engaging in reactive tasks more than proactive, preventative tasks.  Defining the role of the dean and its relationship to other roles within the school proved challenging for the perspectives, and this confusion was evident through a lack of clarity around lines of authority described in the job descriptions. Deans reported some difficulty in understanding their role in relation to managing form teachers, particularly where that staff member may hold a position of responsibility in curriculum.  The reactive nature of the role was revealed. This indicated that deans continue to provide predominantly reactive care concerned with individual students, often meaning that only a small group of students receive direct care from deans. The predominantly reactive nature of the role creates implications for schools in the challenge of delivering care to all students. A more collaborative approach to pastoral care from all staff members may improve the provision of pastoral care for students. A proposed job description that may reflect the role of the dean more accurately is presented.</p>

Growth and the Multiple Dimensions of Well-Being

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Valerie Tiberius
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Philosophical Literature ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Cultural Narrative ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Individual

What is the possible role of adversity in promoting the development of wisdom and well-being? This chapter focuses on examining psychological discussions of post-traumatic growth and discusses whether and how we would expect suffering, adversity, or trauma to push an individual in positive and negative ways, with an emphasis on multiple dimensions of psychological well-being. The chapter interweaves insights from the philosophical literature to arrive at a better understanding of whether and to what degree post-traumatic growth is likely to occur or if growth following adversity is part of the cultural narrative that does not effectively translate to the individual.

The Concept

2019 ◽  
pp. 24-73
Author(s):  
K. Seeta Prabhu ◽  
Sandhya S. Iyer
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Human Development Index ◽  
Unique Feature ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
Development Index ◽  
Factors Influencing

This chapter explains in detail the notions of ‘functionings’ and ‘capabilities’. It discusses the multi-layered phenomena of capabilities in the form of as threshold, internal, external, and complex capabilities. It analyses how they provide valuable understanding about the conversion factors that are involved in the translation of resources to capabilities and capabilities into functionings. It critically evaluates the capabilities approach and emphasises the importance of the role of endowments and entitlements as factors influencing and contributing to human flourishing and well-being. The unique feature of the chapter is the presentation of an integrated analytical framework that traces the pathways to human development through equity, sustainability, empowerment, and productivity processes. In addition, the chapter discusses the Human Development Index (HDI) and the challenges relating to its computation.

ПРОЕКТНЫЙ ГРАД: МЕНЕДЖЕР КАК МЕДИАТОР

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
E. I. Naumova ◽  
E. N. Ivanova ◽  
I. S. Lysenko
Keyword(s):  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Key Competencies ◽  
New Type ◽  
Intellectual Production ◽  
Development Analysis ◽  
Value Model ◽  
Double Nature

this research is about the contemporary forms of economic development and its connection with mediation. Mediation is the basis for the networking and forming of the projects in the frame of the informational economic and intellectual production. The concept “projective city” is represented as the value model for the description of the new type of the economic, described its role for the transformation of the manager’s model of thinking. The role of the manager as mediator is considered. The key competencies of manager-mediator which lead to the efficiency and success in the projective city are identified. The new type of economic and transformation the mediator’s model of thinking are based on the crossing of two paradigms: the paradigm of the net, and the paradigm of the communicative mind. The last paradigm requires specified level of reflexivity and universality of argument as the basis for the partnership and collaboration. Activity, flexibility and skill to work with conflicts are identified as the key competence for the manager-mediator. The double nature of professional role of manager which is generating conflicts on one side and orienting to control them on other side is revealed. The article demonstrates value of active cooperation with conflicting parties and a need to use their potential to provide organizational well-being and development. Analysis of principal basics of mediation allows reveal an organic character of its technology implementation into management tasks resolution. The debatable issue of possibility to attract managers to work as mediators in their own organizations is discussed which leads to conclusion that this constituent is not only valid, but is needed urgently in their professional activities. There is an accent in the article made on the role and complicated character of conflictological competence of managers and the number of conditions under which its forming and sustainable development is possible are formulated. The data on multivariable advantageous changes of efficiency of interaction between managers and organization co-operators are shown as a result of managers getting training on mediation and conflict resolution educational program.

scholarly journals Del envejecimiento activo a la ciudadanía activa: el papel de la amigabilidad / From active ageing to active citizenship: the role of friendliness

Aula Abierta ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Elena Del Barrio Truchado ◽  
Sara Marsillas Rascado ◽  
Mayte Sancho Castiello
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Central Component ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Demographic Ageing ◽  
Traditional Concept ◽  
Leading Role

RESUMENEl concepto envejecimiento activo apareció por primera vez en 1999 recogiendo la tradición científica del paradigma positivo del envejecimiento. Este unifica las nociones de participación, salud, independencia y buen envejecer, siendo la participación el componente central. Este paradigma fue asumido como la gran respuesta política al envejecimiento demográfico tratando de cambiar el concepto tradicional de vejez, dotando a las personas mayores de nuevos roles. La iniciativa “Age-Friendly Cities and Communities” lanzada por la OMS en 2005 se planteó con el objetivo de llevar a la práctica en lo local este paradigma. Su finalidad última es promover un movimiento de participación ciudadana protagonizado por las personas mayores como generadoras de bienestar, traspasando las barreras del envejecimiento activo hacia un concepto más amplio de ciudadanía. Además, es necesario que se adapte a la época actual en la que las nuevas generaciones reclaman un espacio donde poder desarrollarse y contribuir en procesos con grupos y comunidades con las que se identifican, independientemente de su edad. La revolución de la longevidad plantea retos, que podemos y debemos aprovechar para construir una sociedad mejor, más igualitaria y capaz de reconocer el valor de cada persona con independencia de su edad y condición social, cultural o racial.Palabras Clave: Envejecimiento activo, ciudades amigables, participación, personas mayores, ciudadanía.ABSTRACTThe concept of active ageing first appeared in 1999, including the scientific tradition of the positive paradigm of ageing. Active ageing unifies the notions of health, independence, good aging and participation, being this last one the central component. This paradigm was assumed as a broad political response to demographic ageing, which tries to change the traditional concept of old age, providing older people with new roles. The initiative “Age-Friendly Cities and Communities”, launched by the WHO in 2005, was raised with the aim of applying this paradigm into practice at the local level. Its purpose is to promote a movement of citizen participation where older people have the leading role as generators of well-being, transcending the barriers of active aging towards a broader concept of citizenship. Additionally, it should be adapted to the current era in which the new generations demand a space where they can develop and contribute to processes with groups and communities which they are identified with, regardless of their age. The revolution of longevity poses challenges, which we can and must take advantage of in order to build a better, more egalitarian society and able to recognise the value of each person regardless of their age and social, cultural or racial condition.Keywords: Active ageing, friendly cities, participation, older people, citizenship.

Public Administration & ICT for Human Development in Turkey How to Remove Limitations

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-38
Author(s):  
M. Kemal Öktem
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Human Side ◽  
Turkish Case ◽  
Communication And Technology

This paper deals with the issue of ICT (Information Communication and Technology) for human development in Turkey and the role of public administration as a service provider, and as a macro organization. The human side of development is important at least as technological investments to balance inequalities and environmental risks. After having an overview of the Turkish case, a number of possible solutions have been argued to reach knowledge of happiness and well-being.

URBAN PLANNING MEASURES FOR SMART CITY DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jirawan Klaylee ◽  
Pawinee Iamtrakul ◽  
NUWONG CHOLLACOOP
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Spatial Organization ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Human Society ◽  
City Development ◽  
Public Data ◽  
Development Approach

Cities represent the driving force of urban development in economic, social, and cultural life which is reflecting on the spatial organization of human society. As a result, the formulation of the national strategic plan into action at the local level need to correspond the requirements of current development. Urban planning measures for controlling the development also plays an important role as an encouragement instrument as well as granting the right to utilize the land for public purposes. In this study, the application of urban planning measures under the concept of smart city development was studied to understand the needs of all stakeholders and create an appropriate investment model in Thailand by using factor analysis technique. The government sector is the key player on the role of providing infrastructure services in addition to support and guide the direction of smart city development. For the role of private sector, investment environment would encourage them to help on upgrading technology, infrastructure, and unlocking public data. The smart city development approach can open up new value chains and opportunities. Therefore, the utilize urban planning measures as a tool for urban development will bring benefit on transforming cities as well as making them smarter and more sustainable which are an important goal for integrated urban development approach.

When opportunity lags: human development policymaking in Arctic regions

Polar Record ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Klick
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Arms Race ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Development Discourse ◽  
Popular Narrative ◽  
Arctic Regions ◽  
Health And Well Being

ABSTRACTThe popular narrative of Arctic development continues to dwell on melting sea ice, untapped oil and gas reserves, an icebreaker arms race and the perils and potential of rapid industrialisation. Rarely is the welfare of Arctic populations considered in a holistic sense and with a precise call for policy change. The recently released Arctic human development report II, echoing the more widely distributed human development reports generated by the United Nations, does just this. Unfortunately, despite the laudable efforts of the authors to embrace the more systemic drivers of poverty and marginalisation, the report fails to account for governmental and policy shortcomings which continue to limit health and opportunity, while obscuring tangible pathways to prosperity for Arctic populations. This comment is intended as a call, amongst the fervour of Arctic exploitation, to refocus attention on the unmistakable disparities in public health and well-being that persist in the Arctic regions of otherwise wealthy countries, and to incorporate globally practised perceptions of human development, including the role of social and political marginalisation in explaining health and prosperity discrepancies, which have been largely lacking in Arctic development discourse, and practice.

Social Sectors in Human Development

2019 ◽  
pp. 152-189
Author(s):  
K. Seeta Prabhu ◽  
Sandhya S. Iyer
Keyword(s):  
Public Goods ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Sector ◽  
Stylized Facts ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Social Sectors

This chapter critically examines the role of social sector policies in enhancing human freedoms against the backdrop of the globalization process and the SDGs that are anchored in the human development ethos. We argue that the agenda of human development policy-making is of identifying and promoting ‘public goods’ that enhance basic capabilities and thereby human well-being. Drawing from the empirical experience of countries, four stylized facts that contribute to the effectiveness of social sector policies are presented. The stylized facts emphasize the role of initial conditions, redistributive measures, and reaping the synergies of integrated policies. Select innovative measures across countries that address human development challenges are discussed with a view to identifying unique policy initiatives. The chapter highlights the need to distinguish between the pathways of policy-making that enhance comprehensive outcomes vis-a-vis those that lead only to culmination outcomes.

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