The Human Development Index (HDI), which combines measure of life expectancy, literacy, school enrolment and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, was this year calculated for 182 countries and territories – a record number – and released today as part of the annual Human Development Report. The report’s lead author Jeni Klugman said “progress has been uneven” worldwide, despite significant overall improvements over the past 30 years. “Many countries have experienced setbacks over (…)