The National Human Development Reports for China

Welcome to the website for the National Human Development Reports for the People's Republic of China. This comprehensive destination for information about human development in China is built for the use of researchers, policy makers, the news media, students and curious citizens. The main purpose of this site is to provide access to UNDP China's flagship publication, the National Human Development Report. This site also offers cutting edge information and links to learn more about the issues surrounding China's spectacular development path and the challenges it faces in its path towards human development with equity. We welcome you to explore the site and learn more about the fascinating issues that surround poverty relief and development in this dynamic country.

News Room:

Press Release: China on the watch for fighting social inequality, new UNDP report says
Beijing, China, 16 December 2005 -- China's wealth gap between urban and rural communities is among the highest in the world, but according to a UNDP report released today, the government is coming to grips with the widening disparities that threaten the country's stability. China's Human Development Report 2005 is the first comprehensive study to offer a set of bold and practical policy recommendations to improve conditions for the rural poor, and bolster education, health care and the social security system. Read more...

Speech: Opening Remarks
Beijing, China, 16 December 2005 -- by Khalid Malik, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative at the launch of the China Human Development Report 2005. Read more...














The 2005 NHDR!

- Preface
- Foreword
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Acknowledgements

 Abstract

 Chapter 1
Development and Equity: The State of Human Development and the Conceptual Framework

Chapter 2
The State of Equity in China: Income and Wealth Distribution

Chapter 3
The State of Equity in China: Opportunities and Capabilities

Chapter 4
The State of Equity in China: Social Security and Public Expenditure

Chapter 5
Goals & Policy Recommendations

Notes

 Bibliography

 HDI by Province

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