Human Development Report Office - United Nations Development Programme

Join #Youth4Disarmament for UNODA ECOSOC Youth Forum side event “The Security We Need – Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future,” taking place on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. (ET). Through this side event, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations aim to exchange with the participants of the ECOSOC Youth Forum on the key findings and recommendations from the UN Secretary-General’s report “The Security We Need”. The session will offer you a space to share your perspectives on the report’s analysis and explore how its recommendations connect to the 2026 Youth Forum theme, “Innovate, Unite and Transform: Youth Shaping the Road to 2030.” The event will be held in hybrid format at the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations and online. Register for in-person here: https://lnkd.in/e82fAEM6 Register for online here: https://lnkd.in/e2xRwGzW

🎓 New Online Course Coming up! UNDP’s Human Development Report 2023-24 (#HDR2024) highlights how polarization can slow progress on urgent issues like climate change, AI governance, and public health, creating gridlocks. How can we tackle global challenges when finding common ground feels so difficult? Explore the forces behind polarization and learn strategies to bridge divides in United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)’s free online course, “Bridging Divides in a Polarized World,” launching on April 10. 📅 Mark your calendar and stay tuned!

During the recent mission to Morocco, it was wonderful to visit the PNUD Maroc office and meet our colleagues in the country office after the governmental workshop with ONDH. The HDRO team presented the #HDR2025 findings and shared plans for the forthcoming #HDR2026, exploring ways to strengthen engagement in Morocco and further support the workshop. We are grateful for the country team's support and for Resident Representative Ilaria Carnevali joining the meaningful workshop. Looking forward to continuing the conversation!

Stay tuned for the upcoming #HDR2024-inspired online course!

Early this week, the Human Development Report Office - United Nations Development Programme and PNUD Maroc participated in a governmental workshop “Optimization of the HDI in Morocco: Measuring Progress, Valuing Effort,” organized by the National Observatory of Human Development (ONDH) in Rabat, Morocco. This workshop brought together key government stakeholders to build capacity in producing and using human development data, deepen understanding of Human Development Index (HDI) methodologies, and strengthen collaboration for accurate, timely reporting in Morocco. Covering the #HDR conceptual framework, insights from #HDR2025, and key human development indices including #HDI, the workshop aimed to promote data-driven, evidence-based policymaking for stronger #HumanDevelopment outcomes. 🔍 Explore where your country stands on the HDI: https://lnkd.in/ebaMWkSS 💡 Learn about HDRO’s composite indices: https://lnkd.in/dg5AAHi6 Photos by: #ONDH

“Consider relationships as the primary unit for public policy,” said Celine Charveriat in her opening remarks at a webinar organized by Pro(to)topia.    Building on this, HDRO Director Pedro Conceição emphasized the need for an #AspirationalApproach: “We should aspire to advance human development.”    Rethinking #HumanDevelopment today means accounting for planetary change and human-nature relationships—while mobilizing people’s #agency to act, and inspiring both the public and policymakers to drive impact at scale.    👉 How can we turn #aspirations into action for #people and #planet?  Check out the #HDR2026 theme and the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/e2enfNJq

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Early Career Researchers! 🌟 The 2026 ul Haq Early Career Scholarships are now open for applications! In partnership with the Human Development Report Office - United Nations Development Programme, the Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) is inviting exceptional early career researchers to apply for this prestigious scholarship. Ul Haq Scholars are future leaders in human development and the capability approach, contributing to original research and global knowledge exchange. Why Apply? ✨ Recognition as an ul Haq Scholar across HDCA and UNDP/HDRO channels ✨ Free HDCA membership during the scholarship period ✨ Mentorship from an expert to support peer-reviewed publications ✨ Opportunities to present your work in HDCA webinars and connect globally ✨ Access to conference bursaries for HDCA global conferences Who Can Apply? PhD students or early career researchers within 5 years of completing their PhD Applicants from any discipline with a strong commitment to human development scholarship Lusophone applicants are encouraged to apply for the Lusophone track 📅 Timeline: Deadline: 15 May 2026 Outcomes announced: End of July 2026 💡 Don’t miss this chance to grow as a researcher, connect with an international community, and make an impact in human development scholarship! 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/etFbuAZG #HDCA #HumanDevelopment #ScholarshipOpportunity #EarlyCareerResearch #CapabilitiesApproach