Arab Human Development Report

The Arab Human Development Reports (AHDR), published by UNDP since 2002, have contributed substantially to inform the regional and global debate showing that Arab countries can achieve a significant leap forward in development, reinforce stability and secure gains in a sustainable manner, if they prioritize adopting policies that ensure the well-being, productivity, self-determination and good citizenship of their population. 

In 2022, the 7th edition(link is external) of the AHDR was launched with the title “Expanding Opportunities for an Inclusive and Resilient Recovery in the Post-Covid Era”. It examines the structural vulnerabilities of countries in the diverse Arab States region, and how they were exposed and exacerbated by the pandemic. It finds that the responses to the pandemic have varied due to factors such as level of preparedness, availability of resources, and institutional capacity.  It also identifies notable steps taken to tackle the worst impacts of the pandemic, from public health measures, social protection mechanisms and social solidarity initiatives. The report provides a series of recommendations for addressing deep-seated structural challenges in the region, necessary for building forward better towards an inclusive and resilient future for the region.

For further information, please consult the AHDR website(link is external)
 

Brief about AHDR

The Arab Human Development Reports (AHDR) started in 2002 to engage institutions and citizens in Arab countries in analysis and discussions about factors that shape the choices and freedoms available to people across the region. The aim is to foster understanding and consensus around regional and national development priorities, as well as suggest policies, strategies and opportunities for the empowerment of disadvantaged groups. By creating a platform of engagement, the Reports target policymakers, opinion leaders and civil society organizations who are committed to sustainable human development in the region.

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Arab Human Development Reports

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attendees of the previous AHDR 2022 events

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downloads of AHDR 2022

Arab Human Development Report 2002

This report, the first regional HDR for the Arab States, is the result, covering a total of 22 countries from the Maghreb to the Gulf. The report has some encouraging findings.

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Arab Human Development Report 2003

The Report examines the status of Arab knowledge today in terms of demand, production and dissemination, and concludes that all three are ineffectual notwithstanding the abundance of Arab human capital.

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Arab Human Development Report 2004

This report, the third in the series, seeks to focus on the thorny issues of freedom, good governance and political reform.

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Arab Human Development Report 2005 ​Towards the Rise of Women in the Arab World

The report presents a compelling argument as to why realising the full potential of Arab women is an indispensable pre-requisite for development in all Arab states.

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Arab Human Development Report 2009

​The report argues that human security is a prerequisite for human development, and that the widespread absence of human security in Arab countries undermines people’s options.

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AHDR 2016

AHDR 2016 examines challenges and opportunities facing youth in the Arab region, especially since 2011, and seeks to provide an overview on youth in the region and stimulate a broad dialogue between youth and key stakeholders on the future of development in the region, focusing on the role of youth as critical partners at this very point in time.

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Arab Human Development Report 2022 : Expanding Opportunities for an Inclusive and Resilient Recovery in the Post-Covid Era

The 2022 Arab Human Development Report assesses the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Arab States region’s sustainable human development trajectory

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Virtual global launch of the 2022 Arab Human Development Report

The Arab Human Development Report 2022 “Expanding Opportunities for an Inclusive & Resilient Recovery in the Post-COVID Era” will be launched on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 - 09:00 AM – 11:15 US Eastern Daylight Time, through an online webinar event

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