SAARC countries and their state of human development: A comparative mean analysis 

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Background

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization established to promote regional development across South Asia. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a key measure developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that assesses human development based on health, education, and living standards. This project aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the HDI scores of SAARC countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) to understand their human development trends and identify high and low performers.

Learning Outcome

  • LO #1: Gain an understanding of the Human Development Index (HDI), its components, and how it affects economic and social development.
  • LO #2: Learn to apply comparative mean analysis, factor analysis, and time series analysis to compare HDI trends and rankings across countries.
  • LO #3: Conduct data analysis using secondary sources to identify key factors affecting HDI scores and analyze trends over time.

What is on offer?

  • 1-on-1 sessions with Ph.D. Scholars
  • Supervision and Guidance from Global Faculty
  • Assistance in Publishing Research
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