Human Development

A New Conception of Development

Human Development - Concept

Human Development in Ecuador

Future Perspectives

Until the '30s of the 20th century, this was called progress, but then the concept of development began to be used as a synonym of well-being and wealth. In 1990, the United Nations published its first global report on Human Development causing a historic change in this conception.

"Human Development is not only economic grwth but also means empowerment of people, attention to basci needs, and the provision of social protection networks, political and cultural freedoms and another aspects os people's lives"

According to human development there are four essential componnents:

Equity: Sense of equal opportunities for all.

Sustainability: So that the new generations have the same welfare as the current ones.

Productivity: What it means to promote a favorable enviroments so that people can develop their potencial-

Empowerment: Understanding that development must always have the participation of people-

Inequity, the persistence of poverty, unemployment, underemployment and economic informality have allowed a complete human development. That is why it is necessary to direct public policies and international resources for development, the fruits of economic grown and technological progress towards the eradication of poverty, social inequality and guarantee of sustainability.

Strengthening of Human Capital in the fields of education, nutrition, health and infrastructure.

Promotion of Productive Employment in order to take advantage of the potential of small, medium enterproses for productive and social generation, such as the production of food, tourism and environmental services.

Search for Equity as an Explicit Objetive of Social Policies, which also includes access to information.

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