Question

The Gender Development Index (GDI) was developed by which organization?

• A. World Economic Forum
• B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• C. World Health Organization (WHO)
• D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• Women's empowerment is essential for human development and sustainable progress.

• It is also a key requirement for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Goal 5 (SDG 5) specifically focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls.

• The United Nations recognizes that ending discrimination against women is not only a basic human right but also a necessary condition for a sustainable future.

• Over the past four decades, significant progress has been made in advancing gender equality and empowering women.

• However, the world is still far from achieving full gender equality.