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Opinion > World
New directions for human development in the Philippines
By Dr. Selva Ramachandran
Feb 17, 2024 12:01 am

HUMAN development revolves around elevating peoples' capabilities, broadening the scope of their choices, upholding their freedom and advocating for their human rights. This developmental concept transcends mere economic growth; it places people's lives at its core.

In the Philippines, as in the whole Asia-Pacific region, human development has been a tale of progress, disparity and disruption.

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