Africa: 'Record High' in UN Development Index Masks Stark Disparities

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Africa: 'Record High' in UN Development Index Masks Stark Disparities
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Despite record high global human development scores in 2023, disparities between the haves and the have-nots are widening, a new UN report revealed on Wednesday.

The 2023 Human Development Index stands at a new high following steep decline during 2020 and 2021 due to the

"The failure of collective action to advance action on climate change, digitalization or poverty and inequality not only hinders human development but also worsens polarization and further erodes trust in people and institutions worldwide." also identified an emerging"democracy paradox", with most of those surveyed expressed support for democracy but also endorsing leaders who may undermine democratic principles.There was a problem processing your submission.

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