Question

Difference between undp and world bank criteria for development

Answer 1

UNDP publishes HDI to compare the countries on the basis of educational levels of the people, their health status and per capita income but World bank publishes its World Development Report on the basis of average income which can also hide disparities.

Answer 2

Answer:Criterion used by world bank to measure development is on the basis of income, countries which have higher per capita income are considered as rich countries and countries having lower per capita income are poor countries.

Criterion used by UNDP for measuring development is by following the process of estimating HDI with simple average indices like longevity i.e. health knowledge, education and per capita income. it does not rely only on per capita income as in case of world bank. According to human development report education and health are also indicators of development beside food, clothing and shelter.